These elegant creatures - slightly smaller than our other native species, the Trumpeter Swan - nest on arctic tundra and visit the U.S. only on migration and in winter.

The tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus) is a small swan of the Holarctic. The two taxa within it are usually regarded as conspecific, but are also sometimes [3][4] split into two species: Bewick's swan (Cygnus bewickii) of the Palaearctic and the whistling swan (C. …

These elegant creatures - slightly smaller than our other native species, the Trumpeter Swan - nest on arctic tundra and visit the U.S. only on migration and in winter.

Mellow bugling call, hoo-ho-hoo, usually heard from a flock of migrating birds. Tundra (summer), lakes, large rivers, bays, estuaries, flooded fields. In summer on northern tundra with many lakes and ponds, generally near the coast.

Tundra swans are large white waterfowl, though not quite as large as some other swan species. They are easy to distinguish from Mute Swans, but sometimes difficult to distinguish from Trumpeter Swans.

The Tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus) is a small swan of the Holarctic. The two taxa within it are usually regarded as conspecific but are also sometimes split into two species: Bewick's swan (Cygnus bewickii) of the Palaearctic and the Whistling swan (C. …

Tundra Swans are North America’s most numerous swan species. Partners in Flight estimates the global breeding population at 280,000 and rates them 10 out of 20 on the Continental Concern Score, indicating a species of low conservation concern.

Huge white bird with a long elegant neck. North American “Whistling” Tundras have a mostly black bill, with a yellow spot near the eye; Eurasian “Bewick’s” have a more evenly divided black-and-yellow bill. Immatures dusky gray-brown with pink on bill.

2024年5月27日 · Tundra swans have long, elegant necks, as often seen in true swan species. Their plumage is entirely white, although, in some individuals, a yellow marking may be present at the base of the bill.

The majestic tundra swan is a strong swimmer and can take off from the water with a running start and beat their wings until airborne. Their flapping wings produce a sound that earned them the...