Tundra swan / Pfeifschwan (Cygnus columbianus)

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Observations

Only documented observation: 2024-12-07

Description

Classification: Genus Swans (Cygnus); Tribe Swans (Cygnini); Subfamily Anserinae (Anserinae); Family Waterfowl (Anatidae)
Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America.
General: Deutschland: Zugvogel, Wintergast
Vocalization: More vocal than other swans. Both higher pitched and deeper sounds. Birds on the water often gives crooning, crane-like notes with less defined pitch. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Seldom seen here
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=115-127 cm, wingspan=180-211 cm, weight=3400-7800 g
Habitats: River and lake

Web pages with this species:

FOK3 expedition to Lake Constance, 2024