Tundra Swan
NameTundra Swan
Common NameTundra Swan
Scientific NameCygnus columbianus
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)182.5
Length (cm)132.5
Weight (g)6750
Plumage DetailsAdults have entirely white plumage. The bill is black, often with a small yellow or orange spot of variable size at the base, near the eye. Legs and feet are black. Juveniles are grayish-white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are high-pitched, hooting, and bugling calls, often described as 'whoo-whoo-whoo' or 'oh-oh-oh,' distinct from the deeper, more trumpet-like calls of Trumpeter Swans.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, coastal, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Arctic tundra of North America and Eurasia. Winters in temperate regions of North America (primarily along coasts and large inland waters) and parts of Europe and Asia.
Identifying Featuresall-white plumage, black bill with variable yellow spot at base, long, slender neck, black legs and feet, smaller than Trumpeter Swan, distinctive hooting call
Description
A medium-sized swan with pure white plumage, a long elegant neck, and black legs and bill. They are highly migratory, breeding in Arctic tundra and wintering in more temperate wetlands and coastal areas.
