Cygnus atratus
Black Swan at Dunlop, ACT
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| Cygnus atratus | Amata | 22 May 2022 | |
| Cygnus atratus | Christine | 22 May 2022 |
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Three adults and one cygnet. Yesterday (19th) there were still three cygnets. Today only one, and another deceased floating on the water. The mother swan is banded BLY (bander has been notified).
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.019190-35.187130
- Maps West Belconnen Pond
- Places Dunlop, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 Abundance
- 20 May 2022 03:25 PM Recorded on
- Christine Recorded by
- Yes Nesting site
Collections
- Christine Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Cygnus atratus Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese, Swans) Water birds Birds
Species information
- Cygnus atratus Scientific name
- Black Swan Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1111.4m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Cygnus (Chenopis) atratus
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
JFMAMJJASOND
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