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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.
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...
