Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
About the Trumpeter Swan
Geographic Range:
Trumpeter swans are the largest swan species in the world. They have a 6-foot-long wingspan and are North America’s heaviest flying bird at 26 pounds. The swans’ loud resonating calls sound like that of a trumpet, which inspired its common name.
Diet: Invertebrates, aquatic plants, grass
Social Structure: Social, small flocks
You Can Find This Animal in the North American Wetlands
Committed to Conservation
Zoo New England participates in the trumpeter swan Species Survival Plan. By sharing research and knowledge, participating institutions work together to establish guidelines that best ensure the health of captive populations, and with success, the survival of endangered species.
