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Mute Swan

Cygnus Olor

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Field Notes

Description:

•56-62 inches long
•79-94 inches widespand
•S shaped neck
•Orange bill with a black border and a black knob at the base of the bill

Habitat:

•lakes, ponds, wetland areas

Notes:

•omnivore
•consumer
•aquatic ( only eats whats under water )
•reproduce once a year
•breeding season : Spring ( march or april )
•adaptation : webbed feet to live near wetland areas
•toothless to avoid weight so they could fly

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Comments (2)

These photos are so beautiful! Really nice lighting on the wings. Good work!
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2012

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