Cygnus atratus

Black Swan at Paddys River, ACT

Cygnus atratus at Paddys River, ACT - suppressed
Cygnus atratus at Paddys River, ACT - suppressed
Cygnus atratus at Paddys River, ACT - suppressed
Cygnus atratus at Paddys River, ACT - suppressed
Cygnus atratus at Paddys River, ACT - suppressed
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Identification history

Cygnus atratus 23 Jun 2022 Liam.m
Cygnus atratus 23 Jun 2022 TimL

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User's notes

At least six eggs visible (third image) as the adults moved about the nest. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.

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Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

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

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