Black swan
Cygnus atratus
CommonPhoto: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0
Birdherbivore
The black swan is a striking waterbird native to Australia, known for its jet-black feathers and bright red beak. Unlike many birds, it doesn’t follow a strict migration pattern but moves around based on weather changes. These swans form loyal pairs, with both parents taking turns to care for their fluffy gray cygnets.
- Black swans have unpredictable movements, wandering Australia based on rainfall and food.
- Both parents share the job of keeping eggs warm and raising chicks.
- Their deep black feathers make them stand out among other swan species.
FreshwaterWetlandAustralia
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- Classification
- Bird
- Scientific name
- Cygnus atratus
- Habitat
- Freshwater, Wetland
- Regions in this directory
- Australia
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)