Swans are renowned for their grace and elegance. In this compelling study, leading expert Dafila Scott explores beyond the general perception, to discover the natural history of the eight kinds of swans that exist worldwide today. In addition to information on population distribution, breeding, migration and the features unique to each species are details of the environmental hazards whifch threaten the future of these beautiful birds, from their familiar urban parkland to some of the remotest regions of the planet.

Edition: 1995