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Mute swan

Cygnus olor

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Description:

The mute swan is one of the heaviest flying birds, with males (known as cobs) averaging about 11–12 kg (24–26 lb) and the slightly smaller females (known as pens) weighing about 8.5–9 kg (19–20 lb).

Habitat:

Urban lake

Reference Links:

Mute Swan, Mute Swan, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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