Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
ORDER: ANSERIFORMES
FAMILY: ANATIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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Kevin T. Karlson
A native of northern and central Eurasia, the Mute Swan was introduced into North America to grace the ponds of parks and estates. Escaped individuals have established breeding populations in several areas, where their aggressive behavior threatens native waterfowl.