Common whooper / Singschwan (Cygnus cygnus)

Whooper swan, Iceland. 2015-06-03 16:01:16

Observations

First documented observation: 2015-06-03 in Iceland. Most recent observation: 2024-12-07 in Bodenseeregion und Ostschweiz.

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 RL R
Vocalization: Quite vocal. Trumpet-like clear honks of half a second length most frequent in flight and take-off/landing. Often voiced with a register break. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Migration in: 03-12 - 03-19
Migration out: 02-20 - 03-12
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=145-160 cm, wingspan=218-243 cm, weight=8500-10000 g
Habitats: River and lake

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
Whooper swan, Altnau am Bodensee. Bodenseeregion und Ostschweiz 2024-12-07 10:28:00 ♫ 2024-12-07 10:28:00 (song)