Mute Swan

Also known as Cygnus olor

species of swan

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The Mute Swan (*Cygnus olor*) is a species of bird within the family Anatidae and order Anseriformes. Its scientific name was established by Gmelin in 1789, and it belongs to the genus *Cygnus*. The species is classified under the class Aves and phylum Chordata. It is a diurnal animal that inhabits freshwater environments.

Physical measurements for the Mute Swan include a length of 147.5, a wingspan of 230, a height of 1.2, and a mass of 11.8. The IUCN conservation status for this taxon is Least Concern, and its taxonomic status is accepted. The species has a recorded range in Africa. Common names for the bird include Mute Swan, Höckerschwan, Cygne tuberculé, and Cisne vulgar.

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mute swan

Species

PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae

Habitatfreshwater

Der Höckerschwan (Cygnus olor) ist eine Vogelart, die innerhalb der Entenvögel (Anatidae) zur Gattung der Schwäne (Cygnus) und zur Unterfamilie der Gänse (Anserinae) gehört. Als halbdomestizierter Vogel ist er heute in weiten Bereichen Mitteleuropas beheimatet. Er hält sich bevorzugt auf Seen, Park- und Fischteichen, in seichten Meeresbuchten und im Winter auch auf offenen Flussläufen auf. Namensgebend für die Art ist der schwarze Höcker am Schnabelansatz. Schwäne haben in Mitteleuropa nur wenige Fressfeinde. Höckerschwäne gehören in Deutschland zu den jagdbaren Tierarten, und jedes Jahr werden mehrere Tausend geschossen. Zu einer Bestandsregulierung kommt es durch die stark ausgeprägte Territorialität der Schwäne während der Brutzeit sowie durch Verluste in strengen Winterhalbjahren.

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The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan and a member of the family Anatidae within the waterfowl order. It is native to much of Europe and parts of Asia and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa. It is an introduced species in North America, home to the largest populations outside of its native range, with additional smaller introductions in Australasia and Southern Africa. The name "mute" derives from it being less vocal than other swan species. Typically measuring 140 to 160 cm (55 to 63 in) in length, this large swan is wholly white in plumage, with an orange beak bordered with black. It is recognisable by its pronounced knob atop the beak, which is larger in males.

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