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.
© Frank Lehman | Macaulay LibraryOregon, April 22, 2017Juvenile
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.
© Caroline Lambert | Macaulay LibraryAlberta, October 31, 2020Adult
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 | 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 soundCompare with Similar Species
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Species in This Family
Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl(Order: Anseriformes, Family: Anatidae)
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