Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)
(Bird: Anatidae)
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| Adult female. 26th April, 2010. Elsternwick Park (Victoria-Australia). |
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Notes:
This Australian swan is the reverse of all other swans in the world. No other swan has the nearly completely dark plumage of black swans, nor does any swan have a bright red white-banded bill. The black-necked swan is the only other swan with black plumage, but it does not extend any further than the base of the neck.
This Australian swan is the reverse of all other swans in the world. No other swan has the nearly completely dark plumage of black swans, nor does any swan have a bright red white-banded bill. The black-necked swan is the only other swan with black plumage, but it does not extend any further than the base of the neck.
I have seen this species in:
- Europe (GB) (captive escape)
- Oceania (Australia)
The first time I recorded this species:
10th February, 2010 at St. Kilda Pier (Victoria-Australia).
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