Swan (Trumpeter)

The largest of North American waterfowl, the Trumpeter Swan is resident throughout much of its range, but migratory in other parts. It was once reduced to near extinction by the early 20th century, but it is relatively common today.

These swans have a black bill and face unlike their cousins the Muted Swan which has a orange bill and black face

Trumpeter Swans form pair bonds when they are three or four years old. The pair stays together throughout the year, moving together in migratory populations. Trumpeters are assumed to mate for life, but some individuals do switch mates over their lifetimes. Some males that lost their mates did not mate again.

Photographed at Etobicoke Creek, Etobicoke, ON