Cygnus atratus

Black Swan at Wallagoot, NSW

Cygnus atratus at Wallagoot, NSW - 17 Sep 2020
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Identification history

Cygnus atratus 20 Sep 2020 RossMannell

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User's notes

I have often seen black swans in Bournda National Park but posted this because I was glad to see a pair in the area of Wallagoot Lake now covered in water after many months dry. Perhaps we'll see cygnets in the area soon.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 17 Sep 2020 04:52 PM Recorded on
  • RossMannell Recorded by

Species information

  • Cygnus atratus Scientific name
  • Black Swan Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 989.6m Recorded at altitude
  • 702 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Cygnus (Chenopis) atratus
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