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Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

Photo by JennaLanier
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This isn't the best picture since it was in the middle of a pond, but I spotted this swan at the park near my apartment.

Habitat:

Near water

Species ID Suggestions

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

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Machi
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Comments (2)
Machi
Your photo is not of Cygnus Atratus, which is a Black swan. You can tell adult mute swans apart by their bills. Mute swans have orange bills with a black base, which is visible in the photo. If you are ever unsure of the species, you can check the "help me ID this species."
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PublishedMarch 30, 2017

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