Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus)

Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus)

These native swans are common along the coast of NC and abundant at Pea Island NWR. Compare with the introduced Mute Swan.

Pea Island NWR, Dare Co., NC 11/5/04.

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