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Tundra Swan |
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Cygnus columbianus |
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| Order |
Anseriformes (Ducks, geese, swans, and relatives) |
| Family |
Anatidae (Ducks, geese, and swans) |
| Subfamily |
Anserinae (Geese, and swans) |
| Status |
Common migrant |
| Habitat |
Shallow areas of lakes and wetlands, agricultural fields |
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| Size |
48″ to 60″ |
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| Identification |
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Breeding: N/A
Winter: N/A
Migration: (map)
Migrates through Minnesota late March through mid May and in November.
Aside from those locations listed below, this bird can also be seen during migration at Weaver Bottoms, Lake Traverse in Houston County,
and the St. Louis River estuary in Duluth. |
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| Sightings |
Brownsville, MN |
Myre-Big Island State Park
Rieck’s Lake Park
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge |
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| Comments |
Formerly called Whistling Swan. |
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Photo by Ed Oliveras |
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Photo by Ed Oliveras |
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