158,573 observationsLeast Concern
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Cygnus
About
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan and a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is native to much of Eurasia, and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa. It is an introduced species in North America, Australasia and southern Africa. The name 'mute' derives from it being less vocal than other swan species. Measuring 125 to 170 cm (49 to 67 in) in length, this large swan is wholly white...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mute Swan is Cygnus olor.
- Mute Swan belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mute Swan belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mute Swan belongs to the class Aves.
- Mute Swan belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Mute Swan belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Mute Swan belongs to the genus Cygnus.