Cygnus atratus

Black Swan at Ocean Grove, VIC

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Identification history

Cygnus atratus 3 Apr 2024 Liam.m
Cygnus atratus 2 Apr 2024 CarbonAI
Cygnus atratus 2 Apr 2024 Petesteamer

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Ocean Grove: Small swampy lake come flood mitigation bay. Lots of tall swamp plants, good cover, birds have walkers past frequently so are relatively docile and approachable.

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Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

Species information

  • Cygnus atratus Scientific name
  • Black Swan Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1111.4m Recorded at altitude
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  • Synonyms

    Cygnus (Chenopis) atratus

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