wildcritters Nature Photography

CRITTER PHOTO #1798 

Birds, Shore

Swan, Mute 1

Mute Swan (m)

[Cygnus olor]

12/10/2021

Croton Point Park- Croton on Hudson NY

That knob or thingamabob at the base of the bill is called a blackberry. It swells on the male during breeding season and is unique to mute swans,

Photo# 1798

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