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Coscoroba Swan
Coscoroba coscoroba (Molina, 1782)
4.3 kgWeight
The coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) is a species of waterfowl in the subfamily Anserinae of the family Anatidae.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay
Coscoroba Swan has been recorded at 169 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 10 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina7,508 records
- SN Laguna BatucoChile2,553 records
- Humedal Urbano CartagenaChile1,366 records
More places
- Reserva Natural Municipal Laguna NimezArgentina1,335 records
- Estero MantaguaChile1,237 records
- SN Humedal Río Maipo – DesembocaduraChile1,059 records
- Humedal Tres PuentesChile1,002 records
- Estero Cartagena – DesembocaduraChile684 records
- Pichilemu – Laguna PetrelChile652 records
- SN Península de Hualpén – Humedal LengaChile566 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) is a species of waterfowl in the subfamily Anserinae of the family Anatidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands. It is one of South America's largest species of waterfowl.
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Questions
How big is the Coscoroba Swan?
The Coscoroba Swan weighs around 4.3 kg.
Where does the Coscoroba Swan live?
Its breeding range: South America: Southern Cone. It is most often recorded in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay.
When is the best time to see the Coscoroba Swan?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Coscoroba Swan endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Coscoroba Swan as Least Concern.
What does the Coscoroba Swan eat?
Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.
What family is the Coscoroba Swan in?
It belongs to the family Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae), order Anseriformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 4.3 kg
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Fish, shrimp & shellfish
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 421 mm
- Tail
- 130 mm
- Bill
- 64 mm
- Tarsus
- 82 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Southern Cone
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Family
- Ducks, Geese, Swans Anatidae
- Genus
- Coscoroba
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