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What is the largest bird in Europe?
The Mute Swan, including size and wingspan.
How big is a mute swan?
5 to8 pounds of weight
How long is the wingspan of a swan?
The wingspan of a swan is 6-8 feet
Which species of swan is indigenous to the UK?
The Mute Swan is.
Why is the species called the mute swan?
The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is not altogether silent as the name suggests. It is called this because it does not emit sounds in flight, whilst all other swans communicate in the air. On the water the Mute Swan is far from mute and will squawk louder than most.
What is the national bird of Denmark?
mute swan
Why mute swans called mute swans?
Well, first the colour. Black swans are ... well... black with a bright red beak and mute swans are white with a black band above the beak and the beak is a orange melting into a red near the tip. Second, mute swans tend to be much quieter than other swans. Mute swans are also one of the heaviest flying birds. Unlike black swans they tend to also be more territorial.
What is the Mute Swan's food chain?
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What are the swan's adaptations?
One adaptation of the mute swan is that they have webbed feet to live near water.
What are facts about the Mute Swan?
Mute swan Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Genus: Cygnus Species: Columbians The mute swan lives up to 20 years. The mute swans mating seasons are May and June. Their sexual maturity is 3-4 years. The egg is in the mother for 30-32 days.
How much does an adult mute swan weigh?
10 pounds
How did the mute swan get its name?
it is called the mute swan because it is virtually silent, the only time it makes a sound is at the last second when it is attacking something. the phrase swan song comes from this bird because although it is mainly silent all its life, just before it dies if sings a somewhat beautiful song.
