Cygnus atratus

Black Swan at Fyshwick, ACT

Cygnus atratus at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2015
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Identification history

Cygnus atratus 3 Nov 2018 michaelb

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On a pond at Jerrabomberra Wetlands.

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Nearby sightings

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Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
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Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Ixobrychus dubius (Australian Little Bittern) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 13 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Ixobrychus dubius (Australian Little Bittern) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 11 Mar 2024 by pixelnips
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 31 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 24 Jan 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 24 Jan 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ixobrychus dubius (Australian Little Bittern) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Dec 2023 by rawshorty
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 11 Dec 2023 by Thurstan
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 6 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 5 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Calidris acuminata (Sharp-tailed Sandpiper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2023 by patrick25
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Malacorhynchus membranaceus (Pink-eared Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Jun 2023 by Harrisi
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by RodDeb
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 May 2023 by RodDeb
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Crabronidae (family) (Sand wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by rawshorty
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Mentha x piperita (Peppermint) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by Christine
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Pantydia (genus) (An Erebid moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by TomW
Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by TomW
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by rawshorty
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by rawshorty
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by JohnBundock
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Circus approximans (Swamp Harrier) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by rawshorty
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2022 by Mike
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2022 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2022 by Christine
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 May 2022 by Harrisi
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Bubulcus coromandus (Eastern Cattle Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Mar 2022 by TomW
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by trevsci
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Belenois java (Caper White) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Petrochelidon ariel (Fairy Martin) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by MatthewFrawley

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 14 Jan 2015 07:21 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb 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
  • 688 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Cygnus (Chenopis) atratus

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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