IUCN COMMISSION GROUP
IUCN SSC Swan Specialist Group
Overview and description
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Due to their large size, swans have few natural predators, their main threat is human activity; either in the form of degradation/destruction of habitat, hunting and lead poisoning following the ...
MISSION
Facilitate effective communication between members and others with an interest in swan management and conservation worldwide, in order to improve national and international links for cooperative research, identify gaps in knowledge and provide a forum for addressing swan conservation issues.
Understanding threats to swans
Swans face both known and emerging threats. SSG studies these at local and global levels.
Swans on the IUCN Red List
SSG contributes information and expertise to status assessments for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species to inform conservation efforts.
2022 Swan SG Annual Report
Learn about Swan Specialist Group work and results in 2022.
2022 Swan Specialist Group Annual Report
Previous reports:
2021 Swan Specialist Group Annual Report
2020 Swan Specialist Group Annual Report
2019 Swan Specialist Group Annual Report
2018 Swan Specialist Group Annual Report
2016-2017 Swan Specialist Group Annual Report
At a glance
Official name:
IUCN SSC Swan Specialist Group
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