The Black Swan glides across still water with quiet elegance, its curved neck and dark plumage creating a striking silhouette.
In flight, flashes of brilliant white wing feathers appear, offering a dramatic contrast to its dark body. Pairs are strongly bonded and often seen feeding or swimming side by side in perfect synchrony.
Black Swan
Cygnus atratus
Photo: Christian Geissler
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Bird Description:
Special features:
Striking white flight feathers revealed in flight.
View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/black-swan/
Preferred Habitat:
They are not as graceful on land and appear quite clumsy by comparison.
Habitat: Wetlands
Location: Sports and Rec
Size: Very Large
Type of bird: Water Birds