RANGE Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, southern Paraguay and southern Brazil
HABITAT Lagoons and swamps (prefers shallow areas of fresh water with sufficient vegetation for cover)
DIET Plant matter, small aquatic invertebrates, and small fish
The coscoroba swan is the smallest species of swan. Loud, trumpet-like sounds are produced by special structures in their throat.
Coscoroba swans feed by dabbling or grazing on the surface of the water for plants and algae. Flock size varies from a few dozen to hundred or more, depending on the season and location.
Although its population is not abundant, the Coscoroba swan is not in a state of drastic decline. The most serious threat to its continued survival is loss of habitat.
These swans, with their aquatic feeding needs, are important in maintaining and controlling the growth of aquatic vegetation.
