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Cygnus atratus
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.
Sorry this picture is a bit over edited. I did them back when I didn't have much experience with photo editing.
Spotted on Jan 22, 2012
Submitted on Jan 23, 2012
5 Comments
I have never seen a Black Swan in the wild, but they had them at a local zoo I visited recently. So beautiful. Great series.
black swan with green card? :)
Actually, a single black swan lives at one of Montgomery's museums in the nearby lake.
Good point Emma - maybe it's over on holiday.
Excellent photos kiki because if you get close some black swans try to steal your camera.
kiki, i am surprised that you found a black swan in the USA in the wild.I have seen them in zoos only.