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Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

Near Threatened ↑

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.5 m

Weight

12.0 kg

Population

600.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

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전 세계에서 가장 흔하게 접하는 백조이자 가장 큰 비조 중 하나로, 고니(Cygnus olor)는 최대 15 kg에 달하며 유럽과 아시아 전역의 호수, 강, 해안만에 서식하며 북아메리카와 호주에 널리 도입된 개체군도 있습니다. 이름에도 불구하고 고니는 쉭쉭거리기, 그렁거리기, 날개 소리 등 다양한 소리를 냅니다. 수컷은 영역을 공격적으로 방어하며 강한 날개 공격으로 사람을 다치게 하거나 개를 익사시킬 수 있습니다.

Fun Facts

✨ In England, all unmarked mute swans belong to the Crown.
✨ They mate for life.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 8 distinct biome types.

💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Peru). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Mute Swan is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

600.0K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Species

Cygnus olor (Mute Swan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コブハクチョウ

Chinese 疣鼻天鵝〔赤嘴天鵝〕

Spanish Cisne Vulgar

French cygne tuburculé

German Höckerschwan

Portuguese Cisne-vulgar

Russian Лебедь-шипун

Similar Species in Cygnus

Trumpeter/Tundra Swan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mute Swan?

The scientific name of Mute Swan is Cygnus olor. It belongs to the genus Cygnus.

What is the conservation status of Mute Swan?

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Mute Swan live?

Mute Swan is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Peru). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France.

What family does Mute Swan belong to?

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) belongs to the genus Cygnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What does Mute Swan eat?

Mute Swan is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Mute Swan live?

Mute Swan has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Mute Swan are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is approximately 600,000 individuals.

What kingdom does Mute Swan belong to?

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).