# @bhamzoo on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSkzehUjrV2
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38202034-bhamzoo-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-22T18:02:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Birmingham Zoo (@bhamzoo) — https://gondola.cc/bhamzoo

## Caption

Swan-na hear something cool? Your  Birmingham Zoo is home to not one but two species of swans! thats right two swans one "Monday's for the Birds" post: 

As you exit the Red Diamond Express Train Station, you can see our two Mute Swans "Spice" and "Squeak" reigning over their domain to the right. Associated with the British royal family, these beautiful but temperamental swans have strong populations in Europe and Asia, earning them a Least Concern status by the IUCN. There are also invasive populations in North America, where they use their massive size to displace native waterfowl. Despite their name, you may hear them grunt or hiss when you pass by. As with all wild animals, native or here at the zoo,  we never recommend reaching out for them; that beak packs a punch! 

#BIRDS #MAFTHB #MONDAYS #ZOO #ZOOLIFE 

Take a few steps and you can meet our Black-necked Swan, "Miss Whistles", hanging out with her more colorful friends in our Flamingo Lagoon! Black-necked Swans have stable populations in southern South America, where they also boast a Least Concern status. They can even be found on the Antarctic Peninsula, this is why she can still be seen patrolling the waters of the lagoon when the flamingos are locked in for cold weather. See if you can spot her sneaking the flamingos' food or taking swirly naps in the water next time you visit!

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zoo, mondays, mafthb, zoolife, birds

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