Swans, with high necks and chests, are like the bow of a boat breaking through the waves. Its body leans forward, and the farther it goes back, the more it rises, like the stern of a boat. Its tail is a true rudder, its feet are broad paddles, and its wings are slightly raised sails.

Each swan is a living yacht, cruising gracefully on the lake.

Its habits.

Living environment.

The swan is a winter migratory bird that likes to live in flocks of lakes and swamps.

Food.

Eat the roots, stems, leaves, fruits, small fish, shrimp, mollusks and crustaceans of aquatic plants.

Swans burrow their heads (rather than their entire bodies) into shallow water to feed on aquatic plants.

Flight ability.

The swan is the high-flying champion, flying at an altitude of 9 kilometers.

Breed.

Breed once a year, the eggs are larger. Male and female swans form lifelong companions. The eggs are hatched by the female swan, with the male swan on alert nearby. Some male species also replace hatching eggs.

Age.

Swans can live up to 20 years in nature and more than 50 years in captivity.

Adaptability.

Swans are very adaptable.

Sociability.

Geese are very gregarious and enjoy group activities.

Hearing.

Geese have very keen hearing. When encountering strangers, it will bark, be responsive, and peck people.

The swan symbolizes loyalty.

Whether feeding or resting, they come in pairs. When the female swans lay their eggs, the male swans stand beside them. When it encounters an enemy, it will flap its wings to meet the enemy and fight bravely.

Not only do they help each other during the breeding season, but they usually come in pairs. If one of the swans dies, the other swan will live on its own.

In the UK, outstanding poets or singers can be compared to swans, for example Shakespeare was nicknamed "Evan's Swan".

There are also images of swans in Western music and literature. Saint-Saëns' "The Death of the Swan" and Tchaikovsky's dance drama "Swan Lake" both have noble and holy images of swans.

There are countless places around the world named after swans.

Swans are very beautiful creatures. If you look closely at them, you will see their beauty.