Zoology of the ZooPl. CLXVII
Mute swan
Cygnus olor
Aves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
Fig. 1. Mute swan
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 1.25-1.7 m long |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 8-12 kg |
| Food | Water plants |
| Lifespan | About 20 years or more (est.) |
| Society | Long-term pairs; defend territories |
| Habitat | wetland, urban |
| Range | Europe, Asia |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Orange bill with a black knob, larger in males (cobs). Not native to North America; in Florida, releasing mute swans into the wild is restricted, since they crowd out native waterbirds.
Observe: Watch the curved neck and arched wings of a male guarding his territory.