Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

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Brief #

Entirely white, with black feet, and a bill that is mostly black with yellow base.

Synonyms #

  • Cisne chico (Spanish)

Red List Status #

The Tundra Swan is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

In adult birds, the plumage is entirely white, with black feet, and a bill that is mostly black, with a thin salmon-pink streak running along the mouthline and more or less yellow in the proximal part. The iris is dark brown. Females are similar but slightl smaller.

Measurements #

Length: 1.15 - 1.5 m
Wingspan: 1.68 - 2.11 m
Weight: 3.4 - 9.6 kg

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