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Trumpeter Swan
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Northern lakes.
Diet: Aquatic plants.
Best time to spot: Largest native waterfowl.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Trumpeter Swan sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the ducks, geese, and waterfowl family.
Recent US sightings
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- Black SwanUncommon · Lakes
- Tundra SwanUncommon · Lakes
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- Pacific LoonUncommon · Northern lakes
- Red-throated LoonUncommon · Northern lakes
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