Mute swan / Höckerschwan (Cygnus olor)

On the frozen Pfäffikersee with coots 2021-02-15 08:28:58 After a week of freezing temperatures, the lake developed a thin layer of ice. NIKON D5600 ISO 640
Exposure 1/1000
Classification: Genus Swans (Cygnus); Tribe Swans (Cygnini); Subfamily Anserinae; Family Waterfowl (Anatidae)
This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
Common waterbird at Pfäffikersee, very common on Lake Zurich.
Vocalization: Silent compared to other swans. A repertoire of snorting, grunting and hissing sound when interacting. No far carrying sounds. [Link]
Calls: Wings produce prominent singing sound which may function as a flight contact-call. [Link]
Physical details: length=145-160 cm, wingspan=208-238 cm, weight=7000-14000 g
Habitats: River and lake

First documented observation: 2021-02-12 in Rapperswil. Most recent observation: 2024-05-22 in La Sauge.