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疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 (Mute Swan)

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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大天鹅(Cygnus olor)是全球最常见的天鹅,也是最大的飞禽之一,体重最高可达 15 千克,栖息于欧亚大陆的湖泊、河流和沿海湾,北美和澳大利亚也有广泛引入种群。尽管名字暗示其沉默,但大天鹅会发出嘶嘶声、咕噜声和振翅声。雄鸟极力捍卫领地,有力的翅膀打击足以伤人或令狗溺毙。

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.

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.

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore
疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 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

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 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕?
The scientific name of 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 is Cygnus olor. It belongs to the genus Cygnus.
What is the conservation status of 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕?
疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 (Cygnus olor) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.
Where does 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 live?
疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 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 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 belong to?
疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 (Cygnus olor) belongs to the genus Cygnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.
What does 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 eat?
疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 live?
疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.
How many 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 are left in the wild?
The estimated wild population of 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 (Cygnus olor) is approximately 600,000 individuals.
What kingdom does 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 belong to?
疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕 (Cygnus olor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

Native Range — 35 Countries

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