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Q: Why do female and male swans replace feathers at different times?
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Why ducks and swans have the oiliest feathers?

They have a oil gland which has the oil in and they use their bill to use it on their feathers


What color are swans born?

Most swans are born with gray or brown feathers. They gradually develop their iconic white feathers as they mature.


What do mute swans look like?

Mute swans are larger species of swans that are native to Europe and Asia. Mute swans are 49-67 inches long with white feathers and orange bills.


What are swans known for?

Identified by their white feathers and long necks, swans are known as a symbol of beauty, grace and tranquility. Because they mate for life, swans are also often associated with loyalty and love.


Does swans have webbed wings?

If you mean Bella Swan, then no. (I thought you might mean her since it was categorized in Twilight) But if you mean the animal swan the answer is still no because they are birds and they have feathers. You are welcome!


What covers a swans body?

beak,eyes,neck,wings,webbed feet.


What bird has black and brown fur and a long neck?

No bird has fur, birds have feathers.


What is swan female?

Do swans fly south for the summer


What are baby swans called?

Baby swans are called as cygnets. Adult male swans are called as cobs while adult female swans are called as pens.


Do swans were once hunted for their meat and feathers?

The Trumpeter Swan was hunted for its feathers throughout the 1600s - 1800s, causing a tremendous decline in its numbers. Its largest flight feathers made what were considered to be the best quality quill pens.


What is the trumpeter swans habitat?

the trumpeter swans natural habitat is the wetlands of anywhere


What is a mute swans method of reproduction?

Mute swans reproduce sexually, with the male inseminating the female. She then lays an average of 4 eggs, which the female takes care of for the 36 days it takes them to hatch.