Mute Swan
NameMute Swan
Common NameMute Swan
Scientific NameCygnus olor
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)220
Length (cm)147.5
Weight (g)11000
Plumage DetailsAdults have entirely white plumage. Juveniles are typically grey-brown, gradually molting to white over their first two years.
Vocalization / CallGenerally quiet, making hissing, snorting, and grunting sounds, especially when agitated. Their wings produce a characteristic 'singing' or 'throbbing' sound in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatslakes, ponds, rivers, estuaries, coastal waters
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to temperate Eurasia, introduced and established in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Africa.
Identifying FeaturesS-curved neck, orange bill with black knob, white plumage, hissing vocalization, singing wings in flight
Description
A large, elegant waterbird known for its graceful S-curved neck and often seen gliding silently on water. It is characterized by its pure white plumage and distinctive orange bill with a prominent black knob at the base.
