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Graceful and elegant, the Mute Swan glides across lakes and rivers with its long curved neck, though it is far from silent, hissing loudly when threatened.
Interesting facts
- A Mute Swan's wingspan can reach up to 2.4 metres.
- They are one of the heaviest flying birds in the world.
- Despite the name, they communicate with hisses, grunts, and snorts.
Habitat
Lakes, slow rivers, ponds, and coastal lagoons.
Food
Aquatic plants, algae, and occasionally small invertebrates.