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This genus includes the Mute Swan, Black Swan, Black-necked Swan, Whooper Swan, Trumpeter Swan, and Tundra Swan.

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Trumpeter Swan (Olor buccinator) Describes the behavior, conservation status, risk factors, and outlook for this species. raysweb.net/specialplaces/pages/swan.html

Did Trumpeter Swans Ever Breed in Eastern North America? Discussion by Bill Whan and Gerry Rising of the controversial program for introduction of Cygnus buccinator into the eastern US. www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~insrisg/nature/swans.html

Bewick's Swan Short article on Cygnus columbianus in Britain. www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/bird-guide/bewick-swan.htm

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) Physical description, courtship display, and habitat of this species. Includes a photo. www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/bird-guide/whooper-swan.htm

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) Photos and tips on distinguishing this bird from the Mute Swan. Includes data on distribution in Iceland, Europe, and Asia. www.arthurgrosset.com/europebirds/whooperswan.html

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) Facts about the history, nesting, and diet of this introduced New Zealand bird. nzbirds.com/Muteswan.html

Geoff's Pictures of Swans Photos of swans taken along the Fraser River in BC Canada. www.loungeconsortium.com/geoff/swans

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) Provides an image, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet, habitat, and physical characteristics. www.nenature.com/MuteSwan.htm

The Trumpeter Swan Society A private, non-profit organization dedicated to assuring the vitality and welfare of wild Trumpeter Swan populations. www.trumpeterswansociety.org

Cygnus buccinator (Trumpeter Swan) Photos, taxonomy, reproduction, habitat, food habits, and conservation status. animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/../../../Cygnus_buccinator.html

Cygnus olor (Mute Swan) Species account includes facts on geographic range, physical traits, and behavior. Provides photos. animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/../../../Cygnus_olor.html