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The mute swan ( Cygnus olor) is a species of swan and a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is native to much of Eurasia, and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa.
Huge white bird with long neck, reddish-orange bill, and black face. Adults have a black knob on top of the bill. Immatures are dusky brown with a gray bill. Native to northern Europe and Asia, but introduced in many regions, where it is now common on ponds, lakes, and calm coastal waters.
The exotic Mute Swan is the elegant bird of Russian ballets and European fairy tales. This swan swims with its long neck curved into an S and often holds its wings raised slightly above its back.
The exotic Mute Swan is the elegant bird of Russian ballets and European fairy tales. This swan swims with its long neck curved into an S and often holds its wings raised slightly above its back.
The Mute Swan is an unmistakable, massive white bird with an orange bill and a black mask that reaches the eyes and includes a prominent black knob above the bill. They have long, elegant S-shaped necks and black legs with webbed feet. Females (pens) are significantly smaller than males (cobs) and have shorter bills with smaller knobs.
Brought in from Europe as an ornamental addition to parks and estates, the Mute Swan has established itself in a feral state in some parts of North America, mainly in the northeast. In some places, it has become common enough to be unpopular, and it is considered a pest in a few areas.
Mute Swan. Cygnus olor (JF Gmelin, 1789) MS MUTSW 1520. Family: Anseriformes > Anatidae. Encompassing grace and power, the familiar Mute Swan can be seen all year round on suitable waterbodies. The large size and bright white plumage make adult Mute Swans unmistakeable.
The Mute Swan is one of the most iconic species of swan in the northern hemisphere with its orange bill and black bill knob, known to be of considerable size. Mute Swans are large (length 140-160cm) with adult females weighing around 9.7kg and males 11.9kg (Kear 2005).
Mute swan. Scientific name: Cygnus olor. One of our most iconic waterbirds, the mute swan is famed for its grace and beauty. It is also considered to be a romantic of the bird world because partners form a perfect love heart with their necks.
The exotic Mute Swan is the elegant bird of Russian ballets and European fairy tales. This swan swims with its long neck curved into an S and often holds its wings raised slightly above its back.
