First Morning

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

Genus: Cygnus

Species: Cygnus buccinators

Common Name: Trumpeter Swan

 

Cygnets, the term for young swans, are born precocial. That means when they hatch their eyes are open, they have downy feathers, and are somewhat able to take care of themselves. The opposite is called altricial, in which the young have no feathers, their eyes are closed, and they rely on their parents for food.

 

If you look closely at this image you will see the egg next to the cygnet is hatching.

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