Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) belong to the avian Order Anseriformes, Family Anatidae, along with ducks and geese.

 

Are Trumpeter swans present in the Gordon Flowage area?

Yes, but they are not common.

What is their general appearance?

The Trumpeter Swan is the largest waterfowl species native to North America.  Most Trumpeters weigh 21-30 pounds, although large males may exceed 35 pounds. The male is called a cob; the female is called a pen.  With a wingspan over 7 feet, these snow-white birds are truly spectacular. Standing on the ground, an adult Trumpeter stands about 4 feet high.

What do they eat?

Trumpeter swans have broad, flat bills with fine tooth-like serrations along the edges that strain water when the birds eat aquatic vegetation. Their long necks allow them to uproot plants in 4 feet of water.

Is the Trumpeter swan an endangered specie?

Yes.  The current Wisconsin DNR classification (as of August 1, 1989)
is: Endangered.

Where can I get more information?

Wisconsin DNR Trumpeter Swan Fact Sheet

 

Above answers include fact sheet excerpts courtesy of Wisconsin DNR.