swans

swans

Swans are waterbirds of Anserinae subfamily, which also includes geese. On the whole, form the genus Cygnus, are characterized by long neck and short legs. Their geographical distribution is diverse, and the swans white northern hemisphere, while the southern hemisphere have plumage sometimes colorful. Swans form monogamous couples and build nests which hatch between 3 to 8 eggs. If the fault nesting is common for swan couple members seek another partner, which sometimes can be the same sex and taking the nest of their own females and thus continuing to take care of the egg.

In the UK, all the wild white swans are owned by Queen Elizabeth II, and if you hurt one of these birds will be processed by the Queen in person. This rule dates back to the 12th century, where the swans were counted and examined and was where the crown claimed ownership of swans to ensure the supply of birds for banquets.