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The Bewick's Swan is named in honor of Thomas Bewick, who was famous in the 18th century for his wood engravings and bird illustrations. The smallest of the European Swans, the Bewick's is closely related to the North American Whistling Swan.
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| Latin name: Cygnus bewickii | |||
| Weight: Male: 6.3Kg | Female: 5.4Kg | ||
| Eggs: 4-6 | Incubation: 29-30 days | ||
| Range: Northern Europe | |||