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Primary Traits
10,733.3 g
0 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Cygnus olor
English name
Mute Swan
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Cygnus
Species
olor
Data source
HBW1, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Cosmopolitan
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
5,500 g
Maximum female mass
12,400 g
Minimum male mass
9,200 g
Maximum male mass
15,700 g
Minimum unsexed mass
6,600 g
Maximum unsexed mass
15,000 g
Average mass
10,733.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
L
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
No data
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Plant
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
1.4
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
5
Maximum clutch size
7
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
31 d
Maximum incubation period
41 d
Minimum fledging period
120 d
Maximum fledging period
150 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
6
Average fledging period
135 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary