Trumpeter Swan
NameTrumpeter Swan
Common NameTrumpeter Swan
Scientific NameCygnus buccinator
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)217.5
Length (cm)151.5
Weight (g)10300
Plumage DetailsAdults have entirely white plumage. The large bill is completely black, with the black extending to the lore (area between the eye and bill). Juveniles are grayish-brown.
Vocalization / CallProduces a loud, deep, resonant, and trumpet-like call, often described as a series of low-pitched honks or 'oh-OH' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Alaska, Canada, and parts of the northwestern and central United States, migrating to wintering grounds in the central and western U.S. and coastal British Columbia.
Identifying FeaturesLargest North American waterfowl, All-white plumage (adults), Large, entirely black bill with a straight profile, Black lore continuous with the bill, Loud, trumpet-like call
Description
The Trumpeter Swan is the largest North American waterfowl, known for its majestic all-white plumage and powerful flight. It forages for aquatic vegetation in shallow waters, often seen gracefully gliding or taking off with a distinctive trumpet-like call.
