Cygnus atratus

Black Swan at Bonython, ACT

Cygnus atratus at Bonython, ACT - 9 Sep 2021
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Identification history

Cygnus atratus 10 Sep 2021 michaelb
Unidentified 10 Sep 2021 GirtsO

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four cygnets seen by me, six hatched within the last two days I was told.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 5 Abundance
  • 9 Sep 2021 03:27 PM Recorded on
  • GirtsO Recorded by

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

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
  • GPS evidence of location
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