Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator)

Trumpeter Swan, Cygnus buccinator

Amherst, MA
June 2003

The Trumpeter Swan is one of the largest flying birds. The overall body of the trumpeter swan is white. Its bill and finned feet are black. The long neck of the trumpeter swan is flexible -- it sleeps with its head beried in its back.

Other Anatidae species:

Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos

Graylag Goose
Anser anser

Canada Goose
Branta canadensis

Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola

Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula