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Unmistakable large black swan with a red bill. When swimming this species is almost entirely black. Wings show extensive white flight feathers when flying. Juveniles are similar but dark-gray. In Australia, compare with Magpie Goose, which has white belly, and white underwing with black tips.
Large swift with long, angular, and pointed wings. Entirely black, sometimes with faint pale scaling on belly and forehead. Often fans tail in flight. Seen singly or in small flocks, usually in hilly or mountainous areas. Breeds on cliffs, often behind waterfalls. Slower wingbeats than other swifts.
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There are no major threats to Black swans, although brief hunting seasons have been instigated in some parts of their range due to crop damage caused by this bird.
According to Wikipedia, the current global population of the Black swan is estimated to be around 100,000-1,000,000 individuals, while the population in Japan has been estimated at around 100-10,000 introduced breeding pairs. Currently, this species is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List and its numbers today are stable.
Black swans are important in their ecosystem, as they affect species populations that they consume, and as a food source for their natural predators.
Black swans are large, black waterfowl native to Australia. They are easily recognizable because of their dark feathers, known as plumage, and their bright red beaks. Their unique coloration makes them a popular choice for zoos and gardens.
Black swans are a beautiful and unique species of swan once believed to be nonexistent. It is the largest bird among all the waterfowl. Found in wetland areas, they are closely related to the mute swan.
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- Chordata
- Anseriformes
The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird, a species of swan which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. Within Australia, the black swan is nomadic, with erratic migration patterns dependent on climatic conditions.
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