Cygnet vs. Swan — What's the Difference?

Young swan.

Aquatic bird known for white plumage.

Swan chick.

Adult bird of the Cygnidae family.

Immature swan.

Large waterbird with a long neck.

Baby swan.

Symbol of purity and grace.

Juvenile swan.

Territorial waterfowl.

A young swan.

Swans are birds of the family Anatidae within the genus Cygnus. The swans' closest relatives include the geese and ducks.

A young swan.

A large waterbird with a long flexible neck, short legs, webbed feet, a broad bill, and typically all-white plumage.

The young of a swan.

Move about or go somewhere in a casual, irresponsible, or ostentatious way

A young swan.

Any of various large waterbirds of the genera Cygnus and Coscoroba of the family Anatidae, having webbed feet, a long slender neck, and usually white plumage.

A young swan

Swan See Cygnus.

To travel around from place to place

To declare; swear. Used in the phrase I swan as an interjection. See Note at vum.

Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

(figuratively) One whose grace etc. suggests a swan.

(heraldry) This bird used as a heraldic charge, sometimes with a crown around its neck (e. g. the arms of Buckinghamshire).

(intransitive) To travel or move about in an aimless, idle, or pretentiously casual way.

To declare (chiefly in first-person present constructions).

Any one of numerous species of large aquatic birds belonging to Cygnus, Olor, and allied genera of the subfamily Cygninæ. They have a large and strong beak and a long neck, and are noted for their graceful movements when swimming. Most of the northern species are white. In literature the swan was fabled to sing a melodious song, especially at the time of its death.

Fig.: An appellation for a sweet singer, or a poet noted for grace and melody; as Shakespeare is called the swan of Avon.

The constellation Cygnus.

Stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true;

Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment;

Sweep majestically;

Cygnets usually stay with their parents for about 6 months to a year.

Cygnets are considered mature swans at about one year of age.

No, some swans can be black or have mixed plumage.

Cygnets are typically grey or brown.

Swans can live 20 years or more in the wild.

Adult swans primarily consume aquatic plants.

A cygnet is the term for a young swan.

The age of a swan can often be indicated by its size and the color of its plumage.

Cygnets start flying at around 4-5 months old.

Swans are known for their aggressive protection of their territory and offspring.

The color change serves as a maturation indicator and helps in camouflage when they are young.