Trumpeter Swan
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Cygnus buccinator
Long necks
Their long necks allow them to graze on vegetation on the bottom of lakes.
Aggressive behavior
During breeding season these birds are extremely territorial and will attack people.
Habitat/Range
Marshes, lakes, and rivers of North America
Wild Diet
Aquatic vegetation and Insects
Predators
Snapping turtles (chicks), Foxes (chicks), and Humans (adults)
Reproduction
Both adults incubate and care for up to 8 young.
Conservation
SPECIAL CONCERN
Formerly endangered in the contiguous United States, this swan is making a good comeback. Exterminated in Michigan in the early 1900s, a reintroduction program is in place in Michigan.
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