Animals
How many feathers does a swan have on average?
25,000
Background
A swan has about 25,000 feathers on average. That is more than almost any other bird. Most of the feathers sit on its long neck. They keep the swan warm and repel water. A chicken, by comparison, only has about 8,000 feathers.
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