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=Swan = Swans are birds who are closely related to geese and ducks and are the largest flying birds. Not all Swans are the same. They come in different sizes and colors, just like people. For example, did you know that swans are black in Australia and in South America, swans are all white with a black neck.



Swans live by ponds and lakes all across the world. They feed in the water and on land. Swans usually only eat underwater plants but sometimes they eat small water animals. They construct their nests on the ground near water. The male swans help build the nests which is unusual for birds.



Swans lay eggs like other bird and usually lay three to eight eggs. Swans usually form a bound with one other swan who they mate with year to year. Recently, swans have been changing partners more often, which is similar to getting a divorce in our society.

Swans have been used are park and garden decorations for centuries. Even though these bird are so beautiful, they are not friendly animals and will bite humans if bothered.

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