Bewick's Swan (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian subspecies of tundra swan; smaller than the whooper.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Bewick's swan is the Eurasian subspecies of tundra swan and is slightly smaller than the whooper swan.
- In comparison to the whooper swan, the Bewick's swan is indeed smaller but its wingspan can still reach up to 7 feet.
- While some consider Bewick's swan a distinct species, many classify it as a subspecies of the tundra swan, closely related to the whooper swan.
- Conservation efforts for the Bewick's swan focus on protecting the tundra swan habitats from pollution and other environmental hazards, particularly during their migratory periods.
- Birdwatchers traveling to the tundra can easily distinguish Bewick's swan from the whooper swan due to the former's yellow and black bill, a key distinguishing characteristic.