Tundra Swan

À propos

A medium-sized white swan with a black bill often marked with a small yellow spot at the base. Migrates in large flocks between Arctic tundra breeding grounds and temperate wintering areas. Two subspecies: Bewick's Swan in the Old World and Whistling Swan in the New World.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	107,6 cm	42.4 in
Poids	6675,0 g	235.45 oz

Identification

Plumage

All-white plumage; bill black with small yellow patch at base near eye. Neck shorter and rounder-headed than Trumpeter Swan. Juveniles grayish-brown. Bewick's race has more extensive yellow on bill.

Habitat & Range

Breeds on Arctic tundra ponds and lakes in Alaska, Canada, and Siberia. Winters on coastal estuaries, shallow bays, agricultural fields, and freshwater lakes in North America, Europe, and eastern Asia.

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Répartition géographique

Breeds in the northern Great Plains; winters along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida. Uses the Central and Mississippi flyways.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates; filter-feeds in shallow water; diet becomes more invertebrate-heavy in spring.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: M. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 40-75 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-6

Son

Chant

A high, bugling 'who-who-who' with a musical quality. North American subspecies (Whistling Swan) produces a higher-pitched call than European Bewick's Swan (Cygnus c. bewickii).

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famille	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Cygnus
Espèces	Cygnus columbianus

Distribution

Tundra Swan has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Tundra Swan eat?

Eats seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates; filter-feeds in shallow water; diet becomes more invertebrate-heavy in spring.

Where does the Tundra Swan live?

Breeds on Arctic tundra ponds and lakes in Alaska, Canada, and Siberia. Winters on coastal estuaries, shallow bays, agricultural fields, and freshwater lakes in North America, Europe, and eastern Asia.

Is the Tundra Swan endangered?

The Tundra Swan has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Tundra Swan nest?

Nest type: M. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 40-75 days.

What does the Tundra Swan sound like?

A high, bugling 'who-who-who' with a musical quality. North American subspecies (Whistling Swan) produces a higher-pitched call than European Bewick's Swan (Cygnus c. bewickii).

How big is the Tundra Swan?

The Tundra Swan has a wingspan of 107.6 cm, weight of 6675.0 g.

What order and family does the Tundra Swan belong to?

The Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.