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Description: Adults have snowy, all-white plumage, and
remarkably long necks (as long as their bodies) held outthrust
during flight, but erect while swimming. Wingspan in the male
is 2.4 m (8 ft), compared with 1.8 m (6 ft) for the female. Body
length 140-160 cm (56-62 in) for adult males, with adult females
140-150 cm (55-58 in). Body weights vary from 9.5-17.2 kg (21-38
lbs), with an average of 12.7 kb (28 lbs) for the males and 10.3
kg (22.6 lbs) for the females.
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