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Cygnus olor
Measuring 125 - 170 cm 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.
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. .
The name 'mute' derives from it being less vocal than other swan species
Spotted on Jan 3, 2011
Submitted on Mar 3, 2012
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