Coscoroba Swan

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This beautiful, graceful white bird comes from South America where it lives in wetland areas close to lakes and marshes. Its pure white feathers show off its bright red beak splendidly.

Did you know?

Of the 7 types of swans in the world, the coscoroba swan is the smallest. In fact some bird experts believe that it is actually a type of duck.

Wow!

Like all swans, the coscoroba swan stays with its mate for life.

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