A serene swan floating on calm waters with a clear reflection.
#091

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

Easy Least concern Photographed

1 photo · first photographed 2023-04-22

Distribution

Range

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Range: iNaturalist (CC BY 4.0) · Base map: Natural Earth (public domain)

Quick facts

Group
Birds
Family
Anatidae
Size
2.0–2.4 m (wingspan)
Weight
8–13 kg
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
10–20 yrs
Habitat
Lakes, Slow rivers, Coastal lagoons

About

The mute swan is a species of swan and a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is native to much of Europe and parts of Asia and the far north of Africa. It is an introduced species in North America, home to the largest populations outside of its native range, with additional smaller introductions in Australasia and Southern Africa.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), abridged.

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