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Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
44.9979, -92.7672
Field Notes
Description:
Trumpeter swans are the largest waterfowl in North America. These big birds may weigh as much as 32 lbs. and have powerful wings that span about 6 feet.
Habitat:
Trumpeters in Minnesota use wintering areas on open water on larger river systems, such as the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers. During warmer months they are found in wetlands.
Notes:
Trumpeter swans were completely shot out in the upper Midwest, but reintroduction efforts in Minnesota and neighboring states have proven successful and these gorgeous birds are becoming locally common in the upper Midwest. These particular birds are wintering on the St. Coix River.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2012
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