Cygnus

Sites 10

• Trumpeter Swan (Olor buccinator) Describes the behavior, conservation status, risk factors, and outlook for this species.
• Did Trumpeter Swans Ever Breed in Eastern North America? Discussion by Bill Whan and Gerry Rising of the controversial program for introduction of Cygnus buccinator into the eastern US.
• Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) Photos and tips on distinguishing this bird from the Mute Swan. Includes data on distribution in Iceland, Europe, and Asia.
• Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) Provides an image, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet, habitat, and physical characteristics.
• The Trumpeter Swan Society A private, non-profit organization dedicated to assuring the vitality and welfare of wild Trumpeter Swan populations.
• Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) Facts about the history, nesting, and diet of this introduced New Zealand bird.
• Black Necked Swan Research project on Cygnus melancoryphus by Laura Erdman at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
• The Mute Swan: Cygnus olor Student project with classification, habitat, adaptation, diet, reproduction and interactions with other species.
• Cygnus buccinator (Trumpeter Swan) Photos, taxonomy, reproduction, habitat, food habits, and conservation status.
• Cygnus olor (Mute Swan) Species account includes facts on geographic range, physical traits, and behavior. Provides photos.