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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

O cisne-mudo e o cisne mais comumente encontrado no mundo e uma das maiores aves voadoras, pesando ate 15 kg, habitando lagos, rios e baias costeiras na Europa e Asia, com populacoes introduzidas amplamente distribuidas na America do Norte e Australia. Apesar de seu nome, os cisnes-mudos produzem uma variedade de sons como assovios, grunhidos e assovios de asa. Os machos defendem territorialmente suas areas e sao capazes de ferir pessoas e afogar caes com poderosas batidas de asa.

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

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

Similar Species in Cygnus

cisne-de-pescoço-preto

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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).