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Re: Lonely mute swan paired up with a Canada goose
By:The Regal Swan
Date: 10 August 2014
Date: 10 August 2014
In Response To: Lonely mute swan paired up with a Canada goose (Irena)
Hi Irena:
No, the two species will not interbreed. Some juvenile birds will pal around with other species, especially if they are being chased by their own kind to compete for nesting and food habitats. We would think that this is probably the case. Both of these birds may have been outcasts and decided to hang around each other because neither was a threat. However, once they reach breeding age and the hormones start erupting, their behavior toward each other could significantly change once a mate of their own species appears. The Regal Swan
Messages In This Thread
- Lonely mute swan paired up with a Canada goose -- Irena -- 10 August 2014
- Re: Lonely mute swan paired up with a Canada goose -- The Regal Swan -- 10 August 2014
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