Mute swan vs Tundra swan
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Mute swan | Tundra swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Cygnus olor | Cygnus columbianus |
| Mass | 11.8 kg (male adult) 9.67 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 7.26 kg (male adult) 6.3 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania | Asia, Europe, North America |
| Status | Least concern | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Mute swan or the Tundra swan?
- The mute swan is heavier: Wikidata gives 9.67 kg–11.8 kg, against 6.3 kg–7.26 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Mute swan: Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania. Tundra swan: Asia, Europe, North America (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.
Tundra swan
The tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus) is a species of swan which breeds in the arctic, and overwinters in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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.