Black Swan - Cygnus atratus

Length 3.6-4.7 ft (109.2-142.2 cm)
Wingspan 5.2-6.6 ft (160.0-200.0 cm)
Clutch Size 5-6
Chicks at birth Precocial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:OC
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The Black Swan is native to Australia. The populations in the U.S. were probably escapees from Zoos, private collections, etc. The adults are all black except for the beak and a white area on their wings.

Supposedly, Black Swans can fly to speeds up to 50 miles per hour. They eat mostly vegetation and some worms and insects.

Juvenile
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01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
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01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
Picture/image of Black Swan
01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
Picture/image of Black Swan
01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
Adult
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01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
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03/06/2009 - City Park in New Orleans, LA
03/06/2009 - City Park in New Orleans, LA
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03/06/2009 - City Park in New Orleans, LA
03/06/2009 - City Park in New Orleans, LA
Picture/image of Black Swan
03/06/2009 - City Park in New Orleans, LA
03/06/2009 - City Park in New Orleans, LA
Picture/image of Black Swan
03/06/2009 - City Park in New Orleans, LA
03/06/2009 - City Park in New Orleans, LA
Picture/image of Black Swan
01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
01/22/2008 - Ililani Resort, Oahu, HI
Picture/image of Black Swan
09/20/2010 - Shollenberger Park, Petaluma, CA
09/20/2010 - Shollenberger Park, Petaluma, CA

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