Trumpeter Swan Photo Gallery
Adult
Very large and entirely white with a long neck, black bill with broad area of black facial skin in front of the eye, and black legs.
© Steve Percival | Macaulay LibraryBritish Columbia, August 23, 2015Juvenile
Older juveniles are mostly pale dusky-gray with white highlights, and a pink center to the black bill.
© Jay McGowan | Macaulay LibraryNew York, October 20, 2013Adult
Feeds by tipping up and reaching for submerged vegetation with its long neck.
© Benjamin Clock | Macaulay LibraryMichigan, June 14, 2011Not all videos have soundAdult
Flies with neck outstretched. Entirely white with black legs and bill.
© Jeff Dyck | Macaulay LibraryBritish Columbia, March 26, 2017Adult
Entirely black bill with broad connection of black facial skin to the eye. The white head can be stained rusty, especially during the nesting season.
© Zachary Frieben | Macaulay LibraryMichigan, April 01, 2017Adult
In typical posture, holds neck very straight.
© Eric Liner | Macaulay LibraryAlaska, June 28, 2007Not all videos have soundJuvenile
Needs a broad expanse of water to takeoff. Juveniles dusky-brown, including on wings, with white highlights.
© Anonymous eBirder | Macaulay LibraryMinnesota, November 05, 2016Adult
Often feeds in wet grassy areas, sometimes far from open water.
© Willie McHale | Macaulay LibraryMichigan, June 09, 2007Adults
Pairs stay together for many years and often stay close to each other. Pairs display to each other, including head bobbing.
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryMontana, November 01, 2001Not all videos have soundAdult
Occurs on a variety of waterbodies, from small ponds to large reservoirs.
© Jeff Plante | Macaulay LibraryQuebec, April 27, 2017Adult
Bill is always all black, without yellow. Note fairly straight margin between mouth and eye.
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryMontana, November 01, 2001Not all videos have sound
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Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl(Order: Anseriformes, Family:Anatidae)
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