Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Synopsis:
Breeds mostly in the vicinity of Malheur National Wildlife
Refuge, but some pairs have dispersed (or have been
introduced) and have bred at widely scattered locations in other parts of
eastern Oregon. Was introduced into Oregon by release of
126 birds between 1939 and 1958. Most notable are the records from Klamath,
Baker, and Wallowa Counties.
Habitat Associations:
strongest
Lake/Pond Shoreline & Islands (135674 acres)
Edges of Freshwater Marsh (10391 acres)
Relative Detectability:
Easily spotted, but breeding difficult to confirm.
Challenge:
Confirm breeding by individuals observed away from traditional
sites.