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Swans are large water birds that can swim and fly.
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The male swan is called the cob.
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The female swan is called the pen.
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Young swans are called cygnets.
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Mute swans (Cygnus olor) are found in Great Britain.
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The mute swan is a very large bird which has white plumage, grey-black legs and an orange-red bill with black on it.
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This swan can be found in lowland areas of the UK, on freshwater such as lakes, ponds and rivers, both in the countryside and in towns.
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Swans feed by dipping their heads under water to find food.
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Swans breed from March – May.
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Huge nests are built along the water’s edge, from vegetation.
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The female lays a clutch of 3-8 eggs.
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Incubation of the swan’s eggs takes 35 days.
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When the cygnets hatch out, they are grey and then they grow brown feathers which turn white within the first 12 months.
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During the breeding period the male swan becomes territorial and can be aggressive.
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