A photo of a Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)
Black Swan

Black Swan

Cygnus atratus

The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird, which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. Within Australia, the black swan is nomadic, with erratic migration patterns dependent upon climatic conditions. It is a large bird with mostly black plumage and a red bill. It is a monogamous breeder, with both partners sharing incubation and cygnet-rearing duties. The black swan was introduced to various countries as an ornamental bird in the 1800s, but has managed to escape and form stable populations. Described scientifically by English naturalist John Latham in 1790, the black swan was formerly placed into a monotypic genus, Chenopis. Black swans can be found singly, or in loose companies numbering into the hundreds or even thousands. It is a popular bird in zoological gardens and bird collections, and escapees are sometimes seen outside their natural range. This bird is a regional symbol of both Western Australia, where it is native, and the English town of Dawlish, where it is an introduced species.
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A map showing the sighting location
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Jessica D
Tuesday 28 Mar 2023 - 4:34am
Australia
A map showing the sighting location
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Steve Spanner
Monday 27 Mar 2023 - 6:31am
United Kingdom
A map showing the sighting location
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Geoff Summerfield
Sunday 26 Mar 2023 - 4:59pm
United Kingdom
A photo of a Black Swan photographed in  United Kingdom
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Kate Chesterton
Sunday 26 Mar 2023 - 1:13pm
United Kingdom
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