Bufflehead vs Mute Swan
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Bufflehead
0.39 m
Human
1.75 m
Mute Swan
1.7 m
| Bufflehead | Mute Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.27–0.55 kg | 8.5–15 kg |
| Length | 32–39 cm | 1.25–1.7 m |
| Wingspan | 53–61 cm | 2–2.4 m |
| Top Speed | 72 km/h | 88 km/h |
| Lifespan | 2–15 yrs | 10–26 yrs |
| Incubation | 30 days | 36 days |
| Offspring | 6–11 | 4–8 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Lake, River, Wetland, Coast, Forest | Wetland, Lake, River, Coast, Garden, Urban, Farmland |
| Regions | North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Oceania |
| Family | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Order | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |