Identification - It is a large, all-white swan with black bill and feet. The bill lacks any yellow and, at close range, has a noticeable long and flat profile. The base of the long neck is usually carried far back on the shoulders. Occasionally the neck and head are rust stained. Sexes are similar in appearance.
Morsels - This large swan has an average weight of 26 pounds (11.8 kilograms), although some individuals can weigh over 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms). To get all that weight airborne, they must "taxi" across the surface of the water for a considerable stretch. Their flight feathers make a loud rattle and can be heard at some distance from the flying swans.
