Description: They are a large white bird in size about 58-60 inches. Long neck held in distinctive "S" curve at rest. Orange bill with black base and knob above bill

Habitat: Mute swans where introduced from Europe into North America, where they are a widespread species and permanent residents in many areas in the Northeast. They can be found in lakes, ponds, coastal bays, marshes, and other wetland areas. Requires habitat with plentiful aquatic vegetation and large areas of shallow water.

Diet: Consists of insects, aquatic vegetation, algae and roots. The swans tip up like mallards and root through the mud for their favorite roots. Their long necks give them an advantage. They can feed much deeper than either Canada geese or dabbling ducks

Reproduction:  They normally lay 4 to 8 eggs once a year. The incubation period is 35 to 38 days. They are fully feather with in 115 to 155 days. The lifespan of the swan can be up to 25 years, but in the wild some only survive for five or six years.

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