Coscoroba Swan
Coscoroba coscoroba
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) is a species of waterfowl in the subfamily Anserinae of the family Anatidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands. It is one of South America's largest species of waterfowl.
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Range and habitat
Southern Brazil to Paraguay, Uruguay, Tierra del Fuego, and Falkland Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Coscoroba swan
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
