Cygne trompette                              Green : the Borealie

Cygnus buccinator                          Red : nesting grounds

Order: Anseriformes                         Purple : range throughout the year

Family: Anatidae                              Blue : wintering grounds

                                                          Dotted line : irregular presence

Diet: Herbivorous , feeding principally on aquatic plants.

Reproduction: Pairs for life  at  4 years. Mating and egg laying occurs between April and early June . The 5-6 eggs are incubated by the female for 33-37 days. The young fledge after 100-120 days.

Longevity: Up to 12 years in the wild and 35 years in captivity.

Predators: Eggs and/or young may be taken by large birds of prey, coyotes and mink.

Status: Not at risk . Removed from the list of vulnerable species in 1992.