The Mute Swan

Swans are the largest, and generally considered the most beautiful of the waterfowl. The Mute Swan, or scientifically called Cygnus olor, is one of seven species of swan worldwide. A male is known as a cob, a female is a pen, and the young are called cygnets. As the name may suggest, the Mute Swan is normally quiet. However, if you come too close to them or their territory, usually their nests, they may let out a loud warning snort or hiss.
The Mute Swan is only one species out of thousands, perhaps millions, of different birds. …