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Black Swan

Cygnus atratus

Description:

Black Swans are primarily black-feathered birds, with white flight feathers. The bill is bright red, with a pale bar and tip; and legs and feet are greyish-black. Cobs (males) are slightly larger than pens (females), with a longer and straighter bill. Cygnets (immature birds) are a greyish-brown with pale-edged feathers.

Habitat:

Australia, NZ

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1 Comment

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Looks funny...everyone is get punishment to stand on one leg... :)

Quiskal
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Quiskal

Napier, Gisborne, New Zealand

Spotted on Jun 7, 2011
Submitted on Jun 7, 2011

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