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Swans


Trumpeter--Length--59 in.

Weight--28 lbs.



Whistling--Length--52 in.

Weight--16 lbs.



Once thought to be rare, trumpeter swans are slowly increasing in Alaska

and on western refuges and parks.



Whistling swans are common and increasing. They winter near Chesapeake

Bay, San Francisco Bay, Puget Sound and Salton Sea. Occasionally found

in fields.



Both species are large with pure white plumage.



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