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Article Whooper Swan
Identification It is 140-160cm long and has a wingspan of 205-235cm and weighs between 8-15kgs. It has a more angular head shape they have yellow and black bills and the patterns are unique to each individual bird so can be used to tell them apart. The yellow on a whooper swan's bill forms a pointed 'v' shape on either side. They have a deep honking voice which can sound like an old-fashioned car horn!
Also See: Where to Photograph Swans (Location List) Swan Upping - the ancient annual census of Mute Swans on the River Thames
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