Cygnus buccinator
The Trumpeter Swan is North America's largest native waterfowl, with pure white plumage that can sometimes appear rust-stained from feeding in iron-rich waters. The black bill is distinctively straight-edged where it meets the face, and rarely may show small yellow/greenish spots.
Juveniles start with brownish-gray plumage, gradually developing white feathers throughout their first year. The legs and feet are typically black in adults, though some rare leucistic (all-white) birds can have yellow or orange feet. Males and females look identical, though males tend to be slightly larger.
Length
139cm to 157cm
Wingspan
185cm to 250cm
Weight
7.7kg to 13.6kg
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
White
Secondary Colour
Black
Beak Colour
Black
Leg Colour
Black
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Trumpeter Swans inhabit a variety of wetland habitats, including marshes, ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. They breed in Alaska, Canada, and parts of the northwestern United States. Their winter range extends south to more temperate regions of the US.
In winter, they can be found in coastal areas and inland wetlands across their southern range, including parts of Washington, Oregon, and the Great Plains states. Some populations in the US are year-round residents, particularly in areas with open water during winter.
Sea level to 2,000 meters
Temperate, Subarctic
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