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Whooper Swan
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Cygnus cygnus
A big white swan that visits Ireland from Iceland every winter. Unlike the mute swan, it really honks loudly!
Size
Large · 155 cm
Latin name
Cygnus cygnus
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
- Lough Foyle
- Lough Neagh in winter