Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

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Birds

An Arctic swan that stops on Indiana wetlands in flocks during migration.

Field facts
HabitatMarshes, reservoirs, flooded fields
RangeNorthern Indiana mainly
When to lookNovember and March
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesTrumpeter swan — larger, no yellow lore

Field note: It breeds on the Arctic coast and crosses the continent twice a year.

Lesson
Watching responsibly

Scope from a distance; swans burn energy fast when flushed.

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