About the Tundra Swan
The tundra swan is a small swan of the Holarctic.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Cygnus columbianus |
| Species Codes | tunswa, TUSW, BESW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tundra Swan belong to?
The Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Tundra Swan?
The tundra swan is a small swan of the Holarctic....
Where can I report a Tundra Swan sighting?
You can log sightings of Tundra Swan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tunswa, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
22,218
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