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Mute swan
Scientific name: Cygnus olor
One of our most iconic waterbirds, the mute swan is famed for its grace and beauty. It is also considered to be a romantic of the bird world because partners form a perfect love heart with their necks.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 1.5mWingspan: 2.2m
Weight: 9-11.5kg
Average lifespan: 10 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015).