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Cisne Vulgar

Cygnus olor

Near Threatened ↑

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.5 m

Weight

12.0 kg

Population

600.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

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About

El cisne vulgar es el cisne mas comunmente encontrado a nivel mundial y una de las aves voladoras mas grandes, con un peso de hasta 15 kg, y habita lagos, rios y bahias costeras en Europa y Asia, con poblaciones introducidas ampliamente distribuidas en America del Norte y Australia. A pesar de su nombre, los cisnes vulgares producen una variedad de sonidos como siseos, gruñidos y silbidos de alas. Los machos defienden territorialmente sus areas y son capaces de herir a personas y ahogar perros con potentes golpes de ala.

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.

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Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Cisne Vulgar 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

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Cygnus olor (Cisne Vulgar)

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 Cisne Vulgar?

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

What is the conservation status of Cisne Vulgar?

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

Where does Cisne Vulgar live?

Cisne Vulgar 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 Cisne Vulgar belong to?

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

What does Cisne Vulgar eat?

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

How long does Cisne Vulgar live?

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

How many Cisne Vulgar are left in the wild?

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

What kingdom does Cisne Vulgar belong to?

Cisne Vulgar (Cygnus olor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).