The Tundra swan ( Tundra Schwan – Pibevane – Cygnus columbianus) is a smaller swan, living high up North, both in America, Europe and Asia
The tundra swan
Research, text and watercolor by Frits Ahlefeldt
The tundra swan is sometimes divided into two subspecies – Bewick’s Swan in Europe and Asia. And Whistling swan in North America. It is a smaller swan, (Aprox. 4-9 kg.) that is known to fly in altitudes up to 8km. still it feels much more at home when floating in the water
The Eurasian variant ( Bewick’s swan) is the national bird of Finland
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Wikipedia link: Tundra Swan
