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Trumpeter Swan

 

 

Cygnus buccinator

Class: Aves Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae

Size

Height: 54-65 in
Weight: 15-30 lbs

Lifespan

24-33 years

Diet

Trumpeter swans diet is almost entirely aquatic plants. 

Habitat & Range

Native to North America, these swans can be found near rivers, streams, and wetlands.

Interesting Facts

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The scientific name of the Trumpeter swan, Cygnus buccinator, is from Latin: the word "Cygnus" (swan) and the word "buccinare" (to trumpet). In our cheeks, humans have a buccinator muscle, which we use for blowing out candles and also for blowing trumpets and other instruments.

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Trumpeter swans are monogamous and mate for life. During the mating season, trumpeters reunite with their previous mates or begin the process of courtship to find a mate.

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The Trumpeter swan gets its name from its distinctive call, which are often compared to a trumpet or French horn.

Conservation Status

Least Concern