Trumpeter swan vs Canada goose
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Trumpeter swan | Canada goose | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Cygnus buccinator | Branta canadensis |
| Mass | 11.4 kg (male adult) 10.3 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 3.81 kg (male adult) 3.31 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | North America | Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania |
| Status | Least concern | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Trumpeter swan or the Canada goose?
- The trumpeter swan is heavier: Wikidata gives 10.3 kg–11.4 kg, against 3.31 kg–3.81 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Trumpeter swan: North America. Canada goose: Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Trumpeter swan
The trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator), or simply the trumpeter, is a species of swan found in North America.
Canada goose
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large species of goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.