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Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

Description:

The name 'mute' derives from it being less vocal than other swan species. Measuring 125 to 170 centimetres (49 to 67 in) in length, this large swan is wholly white in plumage with an orange bill bordered with black. It is recognisable by its pronounced knob atop the bill.

Habitat:

Lake

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RachaelB
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RachaelB

Luzern, Luzern, Switzerland

Spotted on May 31, 2006
Submitted on Oct 20, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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