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  2. Tundra swan - Wikipedia

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    Woodcut by Robert Elliot Bewick of the swan named in memory of his father by William Yarrell. 1847 edition of Thomas Bewick's A History of British Birds.. C. columbianus is the smallest of the Holarctic swans, at 115–150 cm (45–59 in) in length, 168–211 cm (66–83 in) in wingspan and a weight range of 3.4–9.6 kg (7.5–21.2 lb).

  3. Swan - Wikipedia

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    There are six living and many extinct species of swan; in addition, there is a species known as the coscoroba swan which is no longer considered one of the true swans. Swans usually mate for life , although separation sometimes occurs, particularly following nesting failure, and if a mate dies, the remaining swan will take up with another.

  4. A Hiker's Path: Crossing the wetlands boardwalks at ... - AOL

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    Winter is the time to see a good variety of ducks in the refuge including northern shovelers, ring-necks, and blue-wing teals. Tundra swans usually arrive in early December. Approximately 20,000 ...

  5. List of birds of Connecticut - Wikipedia

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    This list includes all bird species known to have occurred in the state, including birds that don't breed in Connecticut, such as migrants, winter visitors and vagrants, as well as breeding species and recently extinct and extirpated species. There are about 280 species that are recorded consistently every year in the state.

  6. Trumpeter swan - Wikipedia

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    In winter, they may eat crop remnants in agricultural fields, but more commonly they feed while swimming. These birds feed while swimming, sometimes up-ending or dabbling in reaching submerged food. The diet is almost entirely aquatic plants and occasionally insects. [34] They will eat both the leaves and stems of submerged and emergent vegetation.

  7. Can You Actually Eat Swan? - AOL

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    Historically, swans have been an off-limits to eat. It's long been considered taboo to hunt the animal, which likely stems from a British law that made swans exclusive property of the Royal Family.

  8. Trumpeters and tundras were shot, found on private property ...

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    The swans were a mix of trumpeters and tundras, both of which are protected by state and federal laws. Minnesota has the highest population of trumpeter swans in the lower 48 states. A survey in ...

  9. List of birds of Switzerland - Wikipedia

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    Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans.These birds are adapted to an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to an oily coating.