Mute Swan
NameMute Swan
Common NameMute Swan
Scientific NameCygnus olor
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)220
Length (cm)147.5
Weight (g)9000
Plumage DetailsAdults are entirely white with an orange bill that has a prominent black knob at the base, especially noticeable in males. Juveniles (cygnets) are typically grey-brown with a duller greyish-black bill.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent, but can emit hisses, snorts, and soft grunts when agitated. Their wings produce a distinctive 'singing' or 'thrumming' sound in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatslakes, ponds, rivers, estuaries, coastal lagoons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to temperate regions of Europe and Asia, and an introduced species in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Africa.
Identifying FeaturesS-curved neck, orange bill with black knob, all-white plumage (adults), distinctive wing thrumming in flight
Description
A large, elegant waterbird characterized by its graceful S-curved neck and often holding its wings arched over its back. It is native to Eurasia and widely introduced elsewhere, often found in freshwater and coastal habitats.
