Trumpeter swan vs Snow goose
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.


| Trumpeter swan | Snow goose | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Cygnus buccinator | Anser caerulescens |
| Mass | 11.4 kg (male adult) 10.3 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 2.63 kg (adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | North America | Asia, Europe, North America |
| Status | Least concern | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Trumpeter swan or the Snow goose?
- The trumpeter swan is heavier: Wikidata gives 10.3 kg–11.4 kg, against 2.63 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Trumpeter swan: North America. Snow goose: Asia, Europe, North America (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.
Snow goose
The snow goose (Anser caerulescens) is a species of goose native to North America.
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.