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The trumpeter swan is the heaviest native North American waterfowl species. An Ohio native, trumpeter swans are year-round residents and prefer large marshes and lakes. These birds once lived across North America, but their population almost vanished because of hunting and habitat loss.
Trumpeter swan breeding population in Ohio, 1996-2023. This year’s survey suggests that despite the avian influenza outbreak of 2022, Ohio’s trumpeter swan population is doing well. The breeding population, both pairs and cygnets, continues to increase (Figure 1).
The state-threatened trumpeter swan is found in wetlands in northern, central, and southeastern Ohio. In 2022, the number of breeding pairs increased to 135 pairs, 91 of which were successful. The number of cygnets reared in 2022, 259 individuals, remains near recent peaks.
Our selection of swans include the most beautiful birds and are a highly popular choice. Sold in pairs, you’ll find options for live chicks, fertilized eggs and others. Trumpeter Swans. Our Trumpeter Swans, a majestic breed of swans, add a distinctive charm to any pond.
Swans are shipped via airline cargo in a special avian box. They will arrive the same day they are shipped at your local international airport, where you will pick them up. Make sure you bring your ID to the airport to pick up.
Juvenile Swans from McMurray Hatchery are available as yearling or breeder male/female pairs. Breeds include Australian Black Swans and White Mute, Trumpeter and Whooper swans.
Trumpeter swans were killed for food and skins, first by Native Americans and then by white men upon arrival on the continent. The plumage trade peaked in the early 1800s and swan populations were dramatically reduced by the mid-1800s.
