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Höckerschwan

Cygnus olor

Near Threatened ↑

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.5 m

Weight

12.0 kg

Population

600.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

The most commonly encountered swan globally and one of the largest flying birds, mute swans weigh up to 15 kg and inhabit lakes, rivers, and coastal bays across Europe and Asia, with widespread introduced populations in North America and Australia. Despite their name, mute swans produce a range of hissing, grunting, and wing-whistling sounds. Males aggressively defend territories and are capable of injuring humans and drowning dogs with powerful wing strikes.

Fun Facts

✨ In England, all unmarked mute swans belong to the Crown.
✨ They mate for life.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 8 distinct biome types.

💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Peru). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Höckerschwan is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

600.0K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Anseriformes (Gänsevögel)

Species

Cygnus olor (Höckerschwan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コブハクチョウ

Chinese 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕

Spanish Cisne Vulgar

French cygne tuburculé

German Höckerschwan

Portuguese Cisne-vulgar

Russian Лебедь-шипун

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Höckerschwan?

The scientific name of Höckerschwan is Cygnus olor. It belongs to the genus Cygnus.

What is the conservation status of Höckerschwan?

Höckerschwan (Cygnus olor) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Höckerschwan live?

Höckerschwan is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Peru). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France.

What family does Höckerschwan belong to?

Höckerschwan (Cygnus olor) belongs to the genus Cygnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What does Höckerschwan eat?

Höckerschwan is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Höckerschwan live?

Höckerschwan has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Höckerschwan are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Höckerschwan (Cygnus olor) is approximately 600,000 individuals.

What kingdom does Höckerschwan belong to?

Höckerschwan (Cygnus olor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).