cygnus

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• - Photos, taxonomy, reproduction, habitat, food habits, and conservation status.
  
• - Species account includes facts on geographic range, physical traits, and behavior. Provides photos.
  
• - Photos of swans taken along the Fraser River in BC Canada.
  
• - A private, non-profit organization dedicated to assuring the vitality and welfare of wild Trumpeter Swan populations.
  
• - Photos and tips on distinguishing this bird from the Mute Swan. Includes data on distribution in Iceland, Europe, and Asia.
  
• - Provides an image, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet, habitat, and physical characteristics.
  
• - Discussion by Bill Whan and Gerry Rising of the controversial program for introduction of Cygnus buccinator into the eastern US.
  
• - Describes the behavior, conservation status, risk factors, and outlook for this species.
  
• - Facts about the history, nesting, and diet of this introduced New Zealand bird.
  
• - Short article on Cygnus columbianus in Britain.