Viurre Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Are both these the same type of swan, or is "A" Tundra and "B" Trumpeter? A. B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Both look like tundra to me. The flat line of feathers on the forehead is well photographed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 45 minutes ago, Avery said: Both look like tundra to me. The flat line of feathers on the forehead is well photographed! Agree, plus the more vertical two stage "side of bill" profile for a Tundra versus the more continuous gradual curved profile back to the eye for a Trumpeter. Disclaimer, as always I defer to the more experienced experts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I notice this bird is just slightly smaller than the Canadas around it. Would that indicate one over the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: I notice this bird is just slightly smaller than the Canadas around it. Would that indicate one over the other? I believe that Snows are similar in size to Canadas, while Ross’s is similar in size to cacklers Edited January 12, 2021 by Avery 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Avery said: I believe that Snows are similar in size to Canadas, while Ross’s is similar in size to cacklers Uh, weren't we discussing swans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: Uh, weren't we discussing swans? Glad Im not the only one confused...got scared there for a bit 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: Uh, weren't we discussing swans? 1 minute ago, Birding Boy said: Glad Im not the only one confused...got scared there for a bit 😂 Oop sorry about that! Thought this was a different post 😂. But yes, Tundras are similar in size to Canada’s, while Trumpeter is much larger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Avery said: Oop sorry about that! Thought this was a different post 😂. But yes, Tundras are similar in size to Canada’s, while Trumpeter is much larger. It’s all good! You were just making sure we were paying attention 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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