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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.
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.
Learn about the Black swan, a large waterbird with a red bill and a black body, native to Australia and introduced to other regions. Find out its appearance, distribution, behavior, diet, mating, population, and ecological niche.
Learn about the black swan, a large, black waterfowl with a red beak native to Australia. Find out about its description, behavior, reproduction, and human interaction.
Kingdom. Animalia. Size Range. 120 cm to 142 cm. Introduction. The Black Swan is the only entirely black-coloured swan in the world. What do Black Swans look like? Identification. In adult Black Swans the body is mostly black, with the exception of the broad white wing tips which are visible in flight.
Learn about the Black Swan, a large black waterbird introduced from Australia that occasionally escapes from captivity and breeds in the UK. Find out its identification, distribution, population, movement, biology and conservation status based on BTO data.
Cygnus atratus, commonly known as black swans, are native to Australia (including Tasmania) and have been introduced to New Zealand, Europe, and North America. Black swans are found mainly in the wetlands of southern Australia and tend to avoid the northern tropics.
