Pochard vs Whooper Swan
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Pochard
0.49 m
Human
1.75 m
Whooper Swan
1.65 m
| Pochard | Whooper Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.7–1.3 kg | 7.4–14 kg |
| Length | 42–49 cm | 1.4–1.65 m |
| Wingspan | 67–75 cm | 2.05–2.75 m |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–10 yrs | – |
| Incubation | 25 days | 35 days |
| Offspring | 6–11 | 3–7 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Wetland, Lake, River, Coast | Wetland, Taiga, Tundra, Coast, Farmland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Order | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |