Mute swan

Cygnus olor
Ducks and geese (Anatidae)

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White Swan, sometimes some brown markings on neck or head with black feet. Orange-red beak with a black base.
While breeding there is a black lump on the beak. 

Normally silent but will give a whistling sound when aroused. While breeding the ♂ is aggressive and defensive. In flight, a remarkable hissing noise can be heard at every wing flap. 


⇔ l. 120-170 cm

Pairs for life, after 4 years ready to nest. 
The national bird of Denmark.

LA:
≈ The colouration of the beak as for the CYGNUS BEWICKII (Bewick's swan) and CYGNUS CYGNUS (Whooper swan) is opposite.

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