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Home > Our animal species > Birds > Swan Goose Swan Goose
Order : Anseriformes Family : Anatidae Diet : Herbivorous, feeding on roots, leaves and seeds of aquatic plants. It supplements its diet with fruit. Reproduction : From the age of 2 years old, mating and egg laying take place between April and May. The female incubates 3 to 8 eggs for 28 to 30 days. Lifespan : Approximately 10 years in the wild. Predators : Foxes, birds of prey, crows and ravens among others. Status : Vulnerable; populations are declining.
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