Trumpeters and/or Tundras S.WI

[Kittipaws]

Feb 21, S.WI, I don't know if the pairs in the first two pics are all the same birds, but they were part of a group of 13 Trumpeters and Tundras.

In the first pic it looks like the front bird has a U at the bill base while the back bird has a V, maybe.

In the second pic the right hand bird clearly looks like a Trumpeter, but the profile of the left bird looks more Tundra. The body of the Trumpeter is turned so it's hard to compare sizes.

Also, the last pic of the swan flying I believe is a Trumpeter?

Both of these species have been seen around here recently so they're not rare, and I heard both so I know it was a mixed group. Thanks for any help!

These pics loaded differently than I put them in so I think when I said second pic, it is now the first pic 😕

Edited February 24 by Kittipaws

[Birds are cool]

They all look like Trumpeter Swans to me.

[Avery]

1. Tundra left, Trumpeter right

2. both Tundra

3. Trumpeter

Look at the comparison in the first photo, and the forehead shape in photo two.

[Kittipaws]

Thanks so much!  Also, regarding Avery's "Disclaimer: Not an expert. Wait for confirmation!", are the likes confirmation? 😬

[Kevin]

Just now, Kittipaws said:

Thanks so much!  Also, regarding Avery's "Disclaimer: Not an expert. Wait for confirmation!", are the likes confirmation? 😬

Generally. Also if someone doesn't agree with the ID they will say so.

[Birds are cool]

52 minutes ago, Kittipaws said:

Thanks so much!  Also, regarding Avery's "Disclaimer: Not an expert. Wait for confirmation!", are the likes confirmation? 😬

I agree with @Avery's ID.