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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.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe 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.
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∙ 14y agothey are called the mute swan because they are always noisy
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∙ 11y agoIts name derives from the fact that it makes less noise than the other species
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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.
Which species of swan is indigenous to the UK?
The Mute Swan is.
What is a sentence for mute?
Mute-A person or animal without the power of speech Sentence:The swan was mute.
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 national bird of Denmark?
mute swan
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 big is a mute swan?
5 to8 pounds of weight
How much does an adult mute swan weigh?
10 pounds
What color are mute swan eggs?
The Mute Swan is known to mate for life, they don't even care who will be their partner. The color of their eggs is blue-green when laid, turn white and then brown with staining.
What is the national animal of Denmark?
The Mute Swan is the national animal of Denmark.
