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Black swan

Cygnus atratus

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Large glossy black waterbird with bright red beak. A white stripe crosses the beak.

Habitat:

Spotted in a wildlife park in Cowes (Phillip Island) Victoria.

Notes:

This bird occurs in waterways throughout Australia.

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Black Swan ( Cygnus atratus ) - Black Swan information - Black Swan facts - Wil…

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PublishedJanuary 17, 2012

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