Mute
Swan

Despite the name, Mute Swans are not silent—they make hoarse trumpeting, hissing, snorting, and other calls.

They rank among the heaviest flying birds on Earth, weighing up to 26–32 pounds.

Their wings can stretch up to 8 feet across.

They mate for life and use the same nesting sites year after year.

They are fiercely territorial and will hiss, charge, or strike intruders if they get too close to a nest.