Waterfowl

 Trumpeter Swan

The easiest way to tell Trumpeter Swans from Tundra Swans in the field is by listening to them. The Trumpeters have a melodious and deeply resonant call reminiscent of a French horn. Tundra Swan calls are higher pitched and quavering.

Projects and Related Reports

• North American Breeding Waterfowl Survey in Alaska.
• Expanded Aerial Surveys of Waterfowl in Alaska
• Alaska Productivity Surveys of Geese, Swans and Brant, 2005 (pdf)
• Trumpeter Swan Production Survey
• Trumpeter Swan Nest Survey

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Last Updated: September 15, 2008