Tundra Swan

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The Tundra Swan breeds in the north of Russia. In winter they visit western Europe in large groups. Characteristic is the small yellow spot on the beak.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cygnus_columbianus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/913228/maps

Scientific name:

Cygnus bewickii

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Goose

Birdtype:

waterfowl

Main colour:

White

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Duck

Crown colour:

White

Breast colour:

White

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

White

Rump colour:

White

Upperwing colour:

White

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Black

Leg shape:

Webbed

Tail colour:

White

Tail shape:

Square

Looks like

Whooper Swan

Read more about Whooper Swan

The Tundra Swan is considerably smaller than the Whooper Swan. The beak of the Whooper Swan is almost completely yellow, the Tundra Swan only has a small yellow spot at the beginning of the beak.

Mute Swan

Read more about Mute Swan

The Tundra Swan has a yellow and black beak, the Mute Swan has a red or orange beak. The Tundra Swan is considerably smaller.