Trumpeter swan

Cygnus buccinator

Classe Oiseaux

Ordre Ansériformes

Famille Anatidés

Statut UICN Préoccupation mineure

Classe

Ordre

Famille

Statut UICN

Oiseaux

Ansériformes

Anatidés

Préoccupation mineure

This swan is easily recognized by its trumpeting call, like the sound of a horn on an old car. Honk! Honk!

Reproduction

Pairs for life at 4 years. Mating and egg laying occur between April and early June. The 5-6 eggs are incubated by the female for 33-37 days. The young fledge after 100-120 days.

Alimentation

Herbivorous , feeding principally on aquatic plants.

Prédateurs

Eggs and/or young may be taken by large birds of prey, coyote and mink.

Longévité

Up to 12 years in the wild and 35 years in captivity.

Reproduction

Pairs for life at 4 years. Mating and egg laying occur between April and early June. The 5-6 eggs are incubated by the female for 33-37 days. The young fledge after 100-120 days.