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Black Swan

Cygnus atratus

Description:

Mostly black and shades of grey, these elegant birds have bright red bills with a pale bar near the tip. Flight feathers are white and they are known for its "S" shaped neck.

Habitat:

The Black Swan is common in the wetlands of south western and eastern Australia and adjacent coastal islands. Source: Wikipedia These were seen in the southern Mangroves on Western Port Bay, Victoria.

Notes:

These swans were seen in the company of Silver Gulls, Pacific Gulls and Pelicans.

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3 Comments

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Three, beautiful photos....

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 10 years ago

I agree Caroline. Although they are fairly common here, almost everyone always stops to admire their graceful beauty !

Caroline.V.
Caroline.V. 10 years ago

Wow so beautiful

Leuba Ridgway
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Leuba Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Jul 9, 2013
Submitted on Jul 9, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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