Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
The adult Mute Swan is a large waterbird of lakes, canals, marshes, and slow rivers, often grazing on submerged aquatic vegetation. It is strongly territorial in the breeding season, driving away rivals with arched wings, hissing, chest charges, and powerful wing blows. Despite its name it is not silent, producing hisses, snorts, and low calls, though it is quieter than many other swans. Adults are among the heaviest flying birds, with long run-ups across the water before takeoff.
- Type
- Water / Brute
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Mute Swan Cygnet
- Mute Swan