The behemoths of the flying world are typically birds of prey who lead solitary lives away from humans, so we don’t always appreciate their splendor. And seeing these birds up close can be ...

The trumpeter swan is the second largest bird in the U.S., with a maximum wingspan of 8’ 2.’’ It is the largest waterfowl in North America. Surviving mostly off insects and water plants, the trumpeter ...

Largest of the native waterfowl in North America, and one of our heaviest flying birds, the Trumpeter Swan was almost driven to extinction early in the 20th century. Its healthy comeback is considered ...

There are about 10,0000 bird species in the world, about 2,000 of which live in North America. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and personalities. Northern Cardinals, Bald Eagles, American ...