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A photo of a Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)
Mute Swan

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan and a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is native to much of Eurosiberia, and (as a rare winter visitor) 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. The name 'mute' derives from it being less vocal than other swan species. This large swan is wholly white in plumage with an orange beak bordered with black. It is recognizable by its pronounced knob atop the beak, which is larger in males.
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A photo of a Mute Swan photographed in Beaver Meadow WMA Canada
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Elisha Dyck
Monday 29 May 2023 - 9:00pm
Canada
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Cally Sutherland
Monday 29 May 2023 - 8:09pm
United Kingdom
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Cally Sutherland
Monday 29 May 2023 - 7:50pm
United Kingdom
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Becky S
Monday 29 May 2023 - 7:06pm
United Kingdom
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