The mute swan (Cygnus olor) 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 (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 …

El Mute Swan, uno de los pájaros voladores más pesados del hemisferio norte, es muy territorial y tiene pocos depredadores naturales. Los machos (propiamente llamados "mazorcas") y las hembras …

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.

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 …

Mute swans breed in north-central Europe, the British Isles, and north-central Asia. They are partially migratory throughout northern latitudes in Europe and Asia, as far south as North Africa and the …

Apr 9, 2025 · Discover the mute swan (Cygnus olor), a striking waterbird known for its elegance, fierce territoriality, and complex role in wetland ecosystems.

The mute swan is one of Europe’s largest waterbirds, instantly recognized by its snow white plumage, long curved neck and orange bill. Native across much of Europe and Asia, it thrives in lakes, slow …

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 …

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.