Trumpeter swan vs Tundra swan
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Trumpeter swan | Tundra swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Cygnus buccinator | Cygnus columbianus |
| Mass | 11.4 kg (male adult) 10.3 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 7.26 kg (male adult) 6.3 kg (female 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 Tundra swan?
- The trumpeter swan is heavier: Wikidata gives 10.3 kg–11.4 kg, against 6.3 kg–7.26 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Trumpeter swan: North America. Tundra swan: 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.
Tundra swan
The tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus) is a species of swan which breeds in the arctic, and overwinters in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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.