BLACK SWAN

Cygnus atratus

  1. Cigno nero
  1. Cigno nero

  • Common name:
    BLACK SWAN

    Scientific name:
    Cygnus atratus

    Class:
    Bird

    Order:
    Anseriformi

    Family:
    Anatidi

    Provenance:
    Australia

    Diet:
    seafood – shellfish – seeds

    Habitat:
    Areas around lakes and streams

    Reproduction:
    Spawn: 5-7 – Incubation: 29-36 days

  • Smaller then the Mute Swan, the Black Swan is distinguished by the length of its neck and Its relatively small head. Its feathers are almost completely black with the exception of some dorsal areas that are white.

    It has red circled eyes and a red beak with a white spot on top. Mating occurs from August to December and takes place in large nests that are protected by vegetation. The female lays 5-7 eggs.