| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SwanMute
BIRD GALLERY - Water Birds Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Mute Swan
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| Scientific Name: | Cygnus olor
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| Body Length & Habitat: | 60 Inches / Ponds & Coastal Lagoons
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| Comment: | An introduction from Eurasia, this species is spreading and breeding in the wild in northern Illinois and the Great Lakes area. Unlike the Whistling Swan, it swims with its neck in an 'S' curve and bill pointed towards the water. Also, it has an orange
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