Black Swan

Cygnus atratus

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RarityCommon

Height131 cm

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"Black Swans are the only swan species where both parents share incubation almost equally, allowing for more frequent breeding than other swan species."

Field Guide

Black Swan

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The Black Swan is one of Australia’s most iconic waterbirds, instantly recognizable as it glides across lakes, rivers, and wetlands. With its all-black plumage and elegant silhouette, it is a familiar sight in both wild and urban waterways across much of the continent.