Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus)

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Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Anseriformes
Family	Anatidae
Genus	Cygnus (1)
Size	Wingspan: 205-235 cm(2) Length (inc neck & head): 140-160 cm (2)
Weight	9-11 kg (3)

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Status

Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern) (3). Receives general protection in Great Britain under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act and listed under Annex I of the EC Birds Directive. Listed as a Species of European Conservation Concern (4).