White Swan - Origin, habits and notes when raising

White swan is one of the most luxurious and noble ornamental birds today, symbolizing eternal love, pure beauty and nobility.

The white swan (scientific name Cygnus olor) is one of the most beautiful and luxurious ornamental birds in the world. Standing out with its pure white feathers and graceful, elegant appearance, this bird has become a symbol of eternal love, purity and nobility, often raised in villas, parks or eco-tourism areas.

If you want to learn more about this white swan species, please read the article below of nicebirds to learn about the origin, habits as well as notes when raising this noble bird!

Information about White Swan :

Origin of White Swan

Mute swans are native to Eurasia.

Mute swans originate from European and Asian countries, specifically as follows:

• Europe : Western, Central European, Northern European countries such as Germany, Netherlands, France, Sweden, UK,...
• Asia : West Asia and Central Asia, where the climate is temperate.

Nowadays, thanks to its elegant beauty and noble symbol, the white swan has been introduced to many countries around the world as follows:

• North America : Raised in parks, artificial lakes
• Australia, New Zealand: Stocked in natural lakes
• Vietnam : Usually raised in eco-zones and high-end resorts.

However, these mute swan populations are all domesticated and have many differences compared to wild swans in the wild.

Meaning of white swan

The white swan is not only a beautiful bird but also has many profound meanings in love, art and beliefs of many countries.

• Symbol of eternal love and fidelity.
• Symbolizes purity, innocence and graceful, fragile beauty.
• It is the connection between the secular and spiritual worlds.
• It is a symbol of transformation, inner growth and self-improvement.
• Symbol of peace and serenity.
• Represents nobility, luxury and power.

White Swan Appearance

The elegant, impressive appearance of a white swan.

The Mute Swan is considered one of the most elegant birds in the world. Let’s learn more about the appearance of this swan to see if the above assessment is correct!

• Length : 1.2 - 1.7m
• Wingspan : 2 - 2.5 m
• Weight : 7 - 12 kg.
• Fur color : The whole body is covered with a layer of snow-white fur, thick, smooth, very soft and noble.
• Neck : Long, beautifully curved in an S shape, this is also the most prominent feature of the swan.
• Eyes : Small, black or dark brown, very intelligent, elegant, with an additional dark area of ​​bare skin around the eye rim.
• Beak : Large, orange with black border around base of beak looks very prominent and luxurious.
• Legs : Short, black or dark gray, with wide swimming webs.
• Posture : Swimming slowly, head slightly raised, wings slightly raised, looking very proud.

White Swan Behavior

A couple of white swans are swimming together.

Mute swans are one of the most calm and loyal pet birds, with many special behaviors and habits. Find out more here!

Gentle, calm

White swans have a very gentle, peaceful temperament and almost never aggressive, compete or fight with other birds. However, if threatened, they will be ready to defend and counterattack. In particular, white swans only like to live in a quiet environment, without noise or bustle.

Very loyal

Mute swans have a very special habit, which is to live together faithfully throughout their lives. Even when one is lost, the remaining one will live alone and will hardly ever mate again.

It is because of this habit that white swans have become a symbol of eternal love in many countries.

Highly territorial

Although they have a gentle, calm temperament, mute swans are still very territorial, especially during the breeding season.

They will defend their nests and territories against intruders. And when kept together in a large pond or lake, each pair of mute swans will usually reserve a separate space for themselves.

Living and working near water

Mute swans mainly live and work underwater, preferring clean, quiet lakes with lots of aquatic plants.

They like to eat grass, moss and often forage by diving their necks to the bottom to peck at food.

Reproductive behavior

Mute swans will nest along the shore, where there is plenty of dry grass. The female will lay 5-7 eggs per clutch. They will then incubate the eggs for 35-40 days, while the male will guard and protect the nest.

After the baby swans hatch, both parents care for and feed them for the first few months.

Movement behavior

On land, white swans move slowly and waddle like ducks, but in water they swim with great grace and elegance.

Because their bodies are quite large and heavy, mute swans can only fly short distances and need to gain momentum first.

Notes when raising white swans

Mute swans need an environment with clean water.

Nowadays, white swans are popular pets in many countries, including Vietnam. However, they are not suitable for everyone but are often the ideal choice for eco-tourism areas, resorts or parks with landscape lakes.

And when raising white swans, you need to pay attention to the following things to successfully "conquer" this proud bird!

Must have clean water

As shared, white swans are waterfowl, living and playing near water. They will spend most of their day swimming and grooming their feathers, so you need a pond with a large enough area, meeting the following criteria:

• Area from 10 - 20 m2/1 animal.
• Depth from 0.5 - 1m.
• Dry land is needed for swans to rest and nest.

Suitable food sources

Mute swans are completely vegetarian so you need to provide enough food such as water spinach, green vegetables, soft grass, cereals or clean seaweed.

Absolutely do not feed greasy or salty foods to avoid affecting the swan's digestive system.

Periodic cleaning of the pond

You need to clean the lake and swan habitat periodically. Specifically as follows:

• Change water every 3 - 5 days.
• If the pond is large, a continuous circulation filter system is required.
• Remove leftover food and feces to avoid cloudy water.
• Check pH and water quality regularly to maintain a clean, clear water environment.

Personality and social behavior

Mute swans are highly territorial and monogamous so it is best to keep them in pairs of 1 male - 1 female. They should not be kept with ducks or geese because they are highly competitive.

Ensure documents and origin

If you buy imported white swans, you need to pay attention to the certificate of origin and veterinary quarantine to ensure the quality of the swans and avoid legal problems due to trading and smuggling!

Interesting facts about White Swans

Two white swans are foraging together.

Right below are some interesting facts about white swans that not everyone tells you, let's find out right away.

• Adult mute swans have up to 25,000 feathers on their bodies.
• Despite their pure white color, white swans rarely get dirty because they have a layer of waterproof oil covering their entire body.
• The white swan has its own “role” in ballet. The most classic is the play “Swan Lake”.
• Mute swans are true vegetarian birds because they only eat aquatic plants and soft grasses.
• It rarely calls and is considered "silent" but when it does call it is loud and hoarse.

White swan price list updated 2025

Currently, white swans are sold in Vietnam at many different prices, from a few million to a few tens of millions, depending on age, origin,... If you want to know more details, please refer to the following price list.

Note :

• The above prices are for reference only and may vary depending on time, region, and store.
• Mute swans require a large, clean, quiet environment, so you should consider carefully before deciding to buy.

Q&A about white swan

Can white swans fly?

Yes, they can fly high and far in the wild, however as pets they will usually not fly.

What does the white swan symbolize?

White swan symbolizes eternal love, nobility, purity, luck and good fortune.

How long do mute swans live?

The average lifespan of a mute swan is 20 - 30 years, depending on care conditions. But in the wild it is often shorter due to the harsher living environment.

Are mute swans endangered?

No, in fact, but mute swans are rarely seen in the wild because they are considered high-class pet birds and require strict raising conditions.

Beautiful white swan pictures

To help you fully admire the luxurious, noble and pure beauty of white swans, we have collected many beautiful pictures of this bird below, don't miss it!

Two white swans make a beautiful heart shape.

A family of swans are swimming together very affectionately.

The moment the white swan spread its beautiful wings.

Two white swans "shine" brightly in the sunlight.

Super beautiful image of baby swan lying on mother swan's back.

The contrast between the white swan and the black swan.

Image of white swan standing on the shore.

Through the above article, nicebirds.net has compiled the most complete and detailed information about the white swan - a symbol of loyalty, eternity and purity, very loved and honored in many different cultures. Hope you to understand more about this high-class bird.

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