Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
(L 52" WS 66" WT 14.4 lb)
Thatcher Woods, IL
24Feb06
You think that upon the score of fore-
knowledge and divining I am infinitely inferior
to the swans. When they perceive approaching
death they sing more merrily than before,
because the joy they have in going to the God
they serve.
knowledge and divining I am infinitely inferior
to the swans. When they perceive approaching
death they sing more merrily than before,
because the joy they have in going to the God
they serve.
(Socrates - From Bill Adler Jr, “The Quotable Birder,
The Lyons Press, 2001)
The Lyons Press, 2001)
Most common swan in No. Amer.
Breeds in northern Canada and
Alaska...hence its name.
Breeds in northern Canada and
Alaska...hence its name.
Cygnus is Greek for swan;
columbianus is after Columbia
(i.e., Christopher Columbus).
(i.e., Christopher Columbus).
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