Close-up portrait of a mute swan in the waters of the Reuss River in Lucerne

A close-up portrait captures the beauty of a mute swan swimming in the Reuss River in central Lucerne. The image highlights the details of the immaculate white plumage and the characteristic orange beak with the black protuberance at the base. The reflections of surrounding buildings blend on the water surface, creating an abstract pattern of colors that serves as a backdrop for the elegant bird. The mute swan is a common species in Swiss lakes and rivers, where it finds an ideal habitat in clean, well-oxygenated waters. The presence of these animals in Lucerne's urban waters testifies to the environmental quality of the city.

Lucerne, mute swan, Reuss River, portrait, wildlife, bird, Switzerland