The Black Swan, Cygnus atratus, is a large species of waterfowl found in southern parts of Australia. Besides the black body plumage, the birds have bright red bills and white flight feathers.
Black Swans mate for life. Nesting occurs from February to September and both adults care for both the eggs and later the chicks.
Black Swans are large birds native to Australia. As their name implies, they have mostly black plumage; their white primary (wing) feathers are most visible when the bird is in flight. The ... more
If you think our Birdorable birds are cute as adults, what about when they are babies? Below are some baby photos (shared via Flickr / Creative Commons) of the Black Swan. Black ... more
Before Europeans knew that the Black Swan was a real type of bird, they used it as a metaphor to describe something that didn't exist. For over 1500 years, to compare a ... more
