The swan ( Cygnus olor ) is a species of water bird native to Europe and central Asia. These beautiful birds have a long, thin neck as well as large legs for nimble gliding when swimming. In addition, they tend to live in the vicinity of lakes, ponds, rivers or other waters, preferably stagnant or slow.
Swans are popular all over the world, and they are easily found in any lake or stream. However, it is impossible to stop admiring its beauty. Currently, the swan hashtag has more than 133,000 posts on Instagram. Also, your search in English (swan) returns more than 3 million images on this social platform.
On the other hand, these birds feed mainly on fish, frogs, insects and aquatic plants. Unlike ducks, the swan feeds in deep water. Thanks to their elongated neck they can obtain food in more complex areas.
Regarding their reproduction, swans mate in winter. They begin with a procession full of sounds, turns and movements. After this courtship, they lay approximately five to eight eggs. The female incubates the eggs for 38 days, and then the young hatch. If you want to discover the best photos of swans, don't miss the following gallery. Without a doubt, they are spectacular birds.
