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Mute Swan Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Did you know Mute Swans aren’t actually mute? While they’re quieter than other swan species, Mute Swans do have eight or nine distinct vocalizations. From the moment they hatch, cygnets use soft cheeps to communicate with their parents and siblings. As they grow, these sounds evolve. Adults develop a variety of calls, including a sharp bark-like sound used to alert or call to their mate and young. In this video, you’ll see a juvenile experimenting with her adult voice. It doesn't sound quite rig

🦢Swan school is still in session.🦢 Throughout the summer and fall, Mute Swan parents teach their youngsters everything they'll need to know to survive as grown up swans. Now nearly seven months old, these youngsters are putting those lessons into practice. This week, the siblings brought a new young friend into the territory and Dad Swan did not approve. He made his displeasure clear by busking (puffing his wings and advancing) at the intruder. But... instead of taking over, he backed off and

Mute Swan in the Wild – A Family Moment Captured on Camera