Mute swan / Höckerschwan (Cygnus olor)

Höckerschwan zeigt mir seinen Arsch. 2025-02-08 12:27:23 Rapperswil-Pfaeffikon SZ bridge Canon EOS R7 200-800mm Shutter speed 9
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Classification: Genus Swans (Cygnus); Tribe Swans (Cygnini); Subfamily Anserinae (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: 2025-02-08 in Rapperswil-Pfaeffikon SZ bridge.