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Cygnus olor
The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan, and thus a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. The name 'mute' derives from it being less vocal than other swan species.
It is native to much of Europe and Asia, and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa. It is also an introduced species in North America, Australasia and southern Africa.
Beautiful photos, pamsai! This kind of swan in a mute swan, Cygnus olor. It's native to Eurasia, but has been introduced to areas of the US. This series is lovely!