[Ducks, Geese and Swans of the Pacific Northwest]

Tundra Swan, Whistling Swan

Cygnus buccinator

Tundra Swan: Cygnus buccinat

Tundra swan at the Washington Park Zoo.....March 1993.

Tundra swans can be identified from other northwest swans by the slightly concave bill and a snall yellow spot on the bill frequently seen in front of the eye.


Paul Slichter