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Mute swan (juvenile)

Cygnus olor

Photo by Dangermouse
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Description:

Juvenile, or signet, of the mute swan. Plumage grey-brown with pink tinge. Bill first dark grey, then pinkish-grey, without knob. White plumage attained in 1st summer or 2nd autumn.

Notes:

In the second photo, there are 3 signets and the other birds are Canada geese. In the third photo, there are signets, Canada geese, gulls, coots, and tufted ducks.

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