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#11 - The Trumpeter Swan
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Measuring over 5 ft/1.5 m long and with a wingspan of almost 7 ft/2 m, the
Trumpeter Swan, Cygnus buccinator, is North American's largest waterfowl and the world's largest swan.
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This magnificent creature has wonderful, unmistakable "honk honk" call that sounds a lot like the horns of antique cars. It was once on the brink of extinction but fortunately is now making a comeback. |
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The Trumpeter swan is white all over with black legs and long, black bill. There is a patch of black facial skin stretching from the eyes to the bill which forms a V shape. When flying, its long neck is outstretched. It also takes advantage of its long neck when feeding, stretching it down in the water to get at aquatic plants. |
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The Trumpeter Swan nests in the secluded regions of northwestern North America and in remote lakes. It prefers fresh water but will winter in coastal waters. |
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