2007-06-23 21:04:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Mute swan are the general white ones with yellow beaks. It's the type not the fact they are quiet (completely opposite in most cases - the only time they are more or less silent is when swimming on the water, had many a swan creep up over the years!!)
You can other sorts such as
Black Swan, Bewick Swan and Whooper Swan.
Take a look on the RSPB website that will give you more details and pic's too.
2007-06-23 21:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by myattclaire 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no only mute swans are mute. there are also black swans and berwick swans.
Mute swans are called mute because it was believed that they only made a noise when they died.
The ones we have on the lake must have more lives than a cat then because they always hiss at my dogs.
2007-06-24 08:56:27 · answer #2 · answered by potos64 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Have you every heard a trumpeter swan? They rock. I'm not even sure a mute swan is technically mute.
2007-06-23 22:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by ordiofile 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are confused. The Mute Swan is a species of swan, it is not saying they are mute.
Mute Swan: Cygnus olor
2007-06-24 02:10:26 · answer #4 · answered by The Cheshire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swans aren't mute! They hiss and make plenty of noise at Hampton and Walton when we take the dog walking there.
2007-06-23 21:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope in Australia swans are black. I think all swans have voices but just don't have much to say to each other!
2007-06-23 21:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by Eh! say`ello to mi Lidal fwend! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no only the 'mute' swan is silent.
the whooper and bewick both make noise
2007-06-24 10:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the Whooper and Buick swans have a loud 'trumpet'.
(UK swans).
2007-06-24 00:28:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
If ever you get the chance, visit the swannery at Abbotsbury.
They have a website too.
2007-06-23 21:26:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! They honk and can even hiss, kind of like geese almost.
2007-06-23 21:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by lilfry14 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋