Trumpeter Swan Head Rub
by Chad Meyer
Title
Trumpeter Swan Head Rub
Artist
Chad Meyer
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
A tranquil swan rests on the water, its head rubbing in its feathers. The surrounding ripples reflect the serenity, crafting a harmonious scene within the natural setting.
As the largest waterfowl species alive today, the trumpeter swan also holds the records for being the heaviest and longest native bird of North America. Males can weigh up to 26 pounds and measure 6 feet in length.
The bird's name comes from its loud and somewhat musical cry, which resembles a trumpet sound.
These trumpeter swans nest on remote wetlands in Alaska, Canada, and the northwestern U.S., and spend the winter on coastal and inland waters that are free of ice.
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March 24th, 2024
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