About the Whooper Swan
The whooper swan, also known as the common swan, is a large northern hemisphere swan. It is the Eurasian counterpart of the North American trumpeter swan.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Cygnus cygnus |
| Species Codes | whoswa, WHOS, WHSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whooper Swan belong to?
The Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Whooper Swan?
The whooper swan, also known as the common swan, is a large northern hemisphere swan. It is the Eurasian counterpart of the North American trumpeter swan....
Where can I report a Whooper Swan sighting?
You can log sightings of Whooper Swan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whoswa, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
20,939
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