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Iowa Department of Natural Resources employee Dave Hoffman holding a trumpeter swan in his arms at a demonstration held during International Migratory Bird Day. This bird was released as part of a swan restoration project.
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Mute swans are among the most beautiful of the seven swan species in the world. They have little or no fear of humans, they are easily observable and provide opportunities for people to come in close contact with wildlife. The young have a dusky...
Banded Trumpeter Swan hen with four young swimming in reeds. This is the largest waterfowl species native to North America. Most weigh 21-30 pounds, males are larger and may exceed 35 pounds.The Trumpeter Swan is the largest waterfowl species...