Mutee swans are a familiar and impressive sight in Britain. Often found on ponds and rivers in parks and other urban areas. By tradition, all mute swans belong to the monarch. They are one of Britain's largest and heaviest birds, with a wingspan of up to 2.4 metres. Male swans are highly territorial and first threaten intruders, striking an aggressive pose with wings arched over their back, before charging at them to chase them off. Scientific name: Cygnus olor Rank: Species
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Description
Seen against the light, dead stems of reeds reflect in the patchy ice at the side of the Dean Water in Angus, Scotland. A few brown grass leaves add colour to an otherwise monochrome scene
