Where are mute swans found?
Mute swans reside primarily in estuarine environments with smaller numbers on inland lakes and ponds. Mute swans can be found up and down the eastern seaboard and as far west as Montana and Utah. There is conflicting evidence about whether mute swans are native to the North American continent or were introduced into the United States in the 1800s for aesthetic enjoyment. (Some posit that native populations were supplemented by non-native birds.) Regardless, they are now a naturalized part of the environment in much of the eastern U.S. and provide grace and beauty to the environment.
