Mute Swans - River Witham

Taxonomy: Class: Aves (birds), Order: Anseriformes (waterfowl), Fanily: Anatidae [i[(ducks, geese, and swans), Genus: Cygnus (swans), Species: Cygnus olor
Life Expectancy: Up to 10 years
Native/Introduced: Native
Habitat: Common in park ponds, rivers, lakes, canals and wetland areas.
Distribution in the UK: Mute swans are a common sight across the entire UK.
Status: Least Concern (IUCN Red List), Protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Life Expectancy: Up to 10 years
Native/Introduced: Native
Habitat: Common in park ponds, rivers, lakes, canals and wetland areas.
Distribution in the UK: Mute swans are a common sight across the entire UK.
Status: Least Concern (IUCN Red List), Protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
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