Size: 1.25m to 1.7m
Weight: 12 to 15Kg
Colour: White body, orange & black bill.
Lifespan: 19 to 40 years. Greater lifespan in captivity.
Sexing: Dimorphic, males (cob) are generally bigger than females (pen).
Distribution: Native to Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. Introduced to North America, Australasia and southern Africa
Habitat: Wetlands.
Threats: Secure in wild and kept in captivity.
Young: Cygnets
Collective: Bank on the ground and a wedge in flight.
