Mute Swan

A large, iconic waterfowl with a pure white plumage, long S-shaped neck, and orange bill with a black knob. Cygnets are often grey.

Pure white with no banding or iridescence; the rachis is translucent to white. Both sides are identical in color.

Plumulaceous (downy); long, flexible barbs that lack interlocking hooklets, creating a fluffy texture.

Extremely soft, silky, and warm to the touch; matte appearance without gloss or oiliness.

Pure white color, large size, and almost entirely plumulaceous (downy) structure throughout the length of the feather.

Lakes, slow-moving rivers, ponds, and coastal marshes. Often found in urban parks and residential waterways.

Native to Eurasia; widely introduced and established throughout North America and Oceania. Resident in most areas.

Herbivorous consumer that can influence aquatic plant communities; sometimes considered invasive due to competition with native species.

Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) or Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus); distinguished by bill color on the bird, feathers are nearly identical.

Mute Swans are known for their lifelong pair bonds and their aggressive defense of their nests and young.

Excellent; appears freshly molted with no visible parasitic damage or heavy wear.

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