Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus (Ord, 1815)

Tundra Swan, Cygnus columbianus, is a swan in the Anatidae family and the Anseriformes order. It breeds in the Palearctic and in northern North America. Outside the breeding season it is found across North America, Europe and Asia. It is the smallest Holarctic swan. Adults are usually all white, with black feet and a black bill that may show yellow and a narrow pink line along the mouth. In summer it feeds mainly on aquatic plants, and at other times it often takes crop remains such as potatoes.

Order

Anseriformes

Family

Anatidae — Ducks, Geese, Swans

Breeding range

Palearctic, North America: n

Nonbreeding range

s PAL and s, c NA