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



Conservation Status
Least Concern