Posted by Ranger Sally (165.83.5.15) on October 09, 2003 at 09:14:10:
In Reply to: Trumpeter Swans posted by David Moore on October 09, 2003 at 06:39:19:
: Why are they called Trupeter Swans?
Hi David--thanks for your question--
Trumpeter swans received their name because of their vocal calls. Many people likened their call to the sound of a trumpet. This haunting sound can be heard here in Yellowstone at times, and is one of the more unforgettable sounds of wildness! I hope that someday you have the chance to hear it and judge for yourself whether or not it sounds like a trumpet!