Black swan
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For the movie, see Black Swan (movie).
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Species: | C. atratus
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Cygnus atratus Latham, 1790
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The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird that mostly breeds in the southeast and southwest areas of Australia. It is different from other swans because it is mostly black, though its flight feathers are white. Their bill is bright red and the tip is white.
Black Swan Media
Black swan skeleton (Museum of Osteology)
Adult with a cygnet in New Zealand
One of several black swans at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Florida, USA
Rescuers with illegally shot Black swan at Leaghur State Park.
Nest at Booragoon Lake