The Coscoroba Swan has an all-white plumage except for black wing tips which can be seen when in flight, brown eyes, a bright reddish-pink beak and reddish-pink legs and feet. Both sexes are alike. The body resembles a very small swan, the head looks like a goose, and the beak is similar to a duck. The Coscoroba Swan is a distant relation to the Swan and is sometimes linked to the Whistling Duck. They have a loud call 'cos-cor-oo' which is how they get their name. Unlike the larger swans, the smaller Coscoroba Swan can take-off without having to run across the water.

Size

Typical Adult is 90-115cm (35-45in).

Food

Aquatic plants, insects, grazes on grasses, also mussels and fish.

Habitat/Range

Well-vegetated swamps, lagoons, and lakes in South America - southern Chile and central Argentina, south to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands. Wintering further north in central Chile, northern Argentina, south-east Brazil and Uraguay.

Breeding

July to October or later further south.

Eggs

4 to 7, creamy-white colour.

River Cottage's collection of Swans changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock

£650 per pair

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Note: All birds are subject to availability and we reserve the right to alter prices as the market and our costs dictate. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please contact us for futher details

+44 (0)1223 845255
+44 (0)7980 386693

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