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Momma Ally The Trumpeter Swan with her hatchlings🦢 At The Maryland Zoo. The trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) is North America's largest native waterfowl and the world's largest swan. These all-white birds have wingspans reaching nearly 8 feet and can measure up to 64 inches long. Males average over 26 pounds, making them the heaviest flying bird in North America. Trumpeter swans are known for their deep, trumpet-like honking call, which they use to defend territory, communicate with family, or alert other swans. 🦢 swans can recognize individual humans. They have excellent memory and can remember if someone has been kind or unkind to them. They can also learn to associate certain sounds or behaviors with particular people, like a head-nod greeting or a call when they see someone