Mute swan vs Black swan
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Mute swan | Black swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Cygnus olor | Cygnus atratus |
| Mass | 11.8 kg (male adult) 9.67 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 6.2 kg (male adult) 5.1 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania | Oceania |
| Status | Least concern | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Mute swan or the Black swan?
- The mute swan is heavier: Wikidata gives 9.67 kg–11.8 kg, against 5.1 kg–6.2 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Mute swan: Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania. Black swan: Oceania (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Mute swan
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan and a member of the family Anatidae within the waterfowl order.
Black swan
The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird, a species of swan which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.