Mar 26, 2017 · This swan swims with its long neck curved into an S and often holds its wings raised slightly above its back. Although they’re numerous and familiar in city parks and in bays …

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 …

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, …

They are best distinguished from North American swans by the knob at the base of the upper bill, and the color of the bill itself, which is orange, with the tip and base colored black. The head …

Very large, with plumage all white. Orange bill with raised black knob. Often swims with neck held in graceful S-curve, sometimes with wings arched above its back. Young bird duller, may be …

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking information on the numbers, locations, and impacts of Mute Swans in California. This information will help inform future management …

The Mute Swan is native to Eurasia and was introduced to North America in the early 1900s, where it has now become an invasive species. They are large, unmistakable white swans, with …

If you have seen a swan for the first time, or are unsure what kind of swan you are seeing, looking through our Swan ID section is a great place to start. Learn how to spot the differences …

Mute Swans display minimal sexual dimorphism, making males and females nearly indistinguishable. Both sexes share the same white plumage and distinctive bill traits.

Despite its name, the mute swan is far from silent—it produces a range of soft grunts, hisses, and rhythmic wingbeats that can be heard during flight. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, this …