Coscoroba

/ˌkɒskəˈroʊbə/ noun

Definition

A large white swan native to South America, characterized by its pink bill and legs and being the smallest of the swan species in its region.

Etymology

From the Mapuche indigenous language of Chile and Argentina where the word 'coscoroba' is the native name for this swan species.

Kelly Says

Unlike most swans that live in the Northern Hemisphere, coscobas are one of the few swan species found in South America, and they're famous for their loud, distinctive honking calls that can be heard across wetlands.

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