Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Family: Anatidae (Swans, ducks and geese)
Habitat: Lakes and reservoirs, ponds, wetlands and freshwaters, estuaries and rivers and streams.
Size: Length 125-170 cm (49-67 in).
Food: Water plants, agricultural crop plants, insects and snails.
Voice: Occasional grunting, whistling and snorting.
Season: All year round.
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
One of the heaviest flying birds, 9.2-14.3kg (20-32lb).