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Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Cygnus

About

The trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) is a species of swan found in North America. The heaviest living bird native to North America, it is also the largest extant species of waterfowl with a wingspan that may exceed 10 ft (3.0 m). It is the American counterpart and a close relative of the whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) of Eurasia, and even has been considered the same species by some authorities. By 1933, fewer than 70 wild trumpeters were known...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Trumpeter Swan?
The scientific name of Trumpeter Swan is Cygnus buccinator.
What kingdom does Trumpeter Swan belong to?
Trumpeter Swan belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Trumpeter Swan belong to?
Trumpeter Swan belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Trumpeter Swan belong to?
Trumpeter Swan belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Trumpeter Swan belong to?
Trumpeter Swan belongs to the order Anseriformes.
What family does Trumpeter Swan belong to?
Trumpeter Swan belongs to the family Anatidae.
What genus does Trumpeter Swan belong to?
Trumpeter Swan belongs to the genus Cygnus.