Zoology of the ZooPl. CLXIX
Tundra swan
Cygnus columbianus
Aves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
Fig. 1. Tundra swan
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 1.2-1.5 m long |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 4-9 kg |
| Food | Water plants, grain |
| Lifespan | About 20 years (est.) |
| Society | Long-term pairs; families migrate together |
| Habitat | wetland, polar |
| Range | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Smaller than the trumpeter, often with a yellow spot before the eye. Nests on Arctic tundra and winters on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Bewick's swan is the Eurasian form.
Observe: Look for the yellow spot at the base of the bill.