Taxonomy
Cygnus olor | Mute Swan | Eala bhalbh
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Of medium conservation concern.
Species Biology
Identification
One of three swan species that occur in Ireland, but the only one seen year round. Large white wetland bird with long neck and orange bill.
Habitat
Commonly found breeding in lakes and rivers, including parks.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Found throughout the island, but absent from areas lacking open water, such as agricultural land and peatlands.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2023
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