Swans live up to their reputation of being very beautiful birds. Their elongated, curved necks and white feathers stand out amongst the lakes they reside on. They are very large birds and can weigh up to 30 pounds, measuring anywhere from 56 – 62 inches in length.

Swans have only one partner for their entire life. If their partner dies, they could in fact die of heartbreak.

Mute swan, one of the heaviest flying birds, is a highly intelligent bird. If you have treated a swan kindly, it will remember you as a friend forever. It remembers its enemies as well.

Swans can sleep on either land or the water. They have the option of sleeping while standing on one leg or while floating in the water.

Cygnets (baby swans) will stay with their parents until they are 3 or 4 years old. They then leave to find a mate.