Cygnus atratus

Black Swan at Monash, ACT

Cygnus atratus at Monash, ACT - 29 Dec 2022
Cygnus atratus at Monash, ACT - 29 Dec 2022
Cygnus atratus at Monash, ACT - 29 Dec 2022
Cygnus atratus at Monash, ACT - 29 Dec 2022
Cygnus atratus at Monash, ACT - 29 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Cygnus atratus 30 Dec 2022 Liam.m
Cygnus atratus 30 Dec 2022 RodDeb

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rather large number here at one time

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Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Monash, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by MB
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Monash, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by MB
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by MB
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Monash, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by MB
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Monash, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by MB
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Monash, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by MB
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by MB
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by SandraH
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Isabella Pond - 22 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Isabella Pond - 22 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Isabella Pond - 22 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Tuggeranong Creek to Monash Grassland - 6 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Monash, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Monash, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Monash, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 4 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Monash, ACT - 31 May 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Monash, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by HappyWanderer
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by HappyWanderer
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Monash, ACT - 29 May 2022 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Monash, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Monash, ACT - 10 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Monash, ACT - 10 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Monash, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Monash, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Monash, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Ommatoiulus moreleti (Portuguese Millipede) at Monash, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Monash, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Monash, ACT - 7 Oct 2021 by MB
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Monash, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Monash, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Monash, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 19 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by JohnBundock
Tadorna tadornoides (Australian Shelduck) at Monash, ACT - 18 Jul 2021 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Monash, ACT - 10 Jul 2021 by RodDeb
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Monash, ACT - 30 Apr 2021 by SandraH
Typha domingensis (Bullrush) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator Weed) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Persicaria hydropiper (Water Pepper) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Ludwigia palustris (Marsh Purslane) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Persicaria decipiens (Slender Knotweed) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Persicaria lapathifolia (Pale Knotweed) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) at Monash, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by Liam.m
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Monash, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 30 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Monash, ACT - 30 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 25 Oct 2020 by Liam.m
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Monash, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by RodDeb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 3 May 2020 by RodDeb
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Malacorhynchus membranaceus (Pink-eared Duck) at Monash, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 13 Jan 2020 by WarrenRowland
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 8 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Monash, ACT - 8 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by Christine
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Monash, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Malacorhynchus membranaceus (Pink-eared Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) at Monash, ACT - 8 Oct 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Monash, ACT - 8 Oct 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 7 Oct 2019 by Liam.m
Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) at Monash, ACT - 7 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by michaelb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by michaelb
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 10 Sep 2019 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 10 Sep 2019 by RodDeb
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Monash, ACT - 16 Mar 2017 by JohnBundock
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 16 Mar 2017 by JohnBundock
Cenchrus clandestinus (Kikuyu Grass) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator Weed) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Rumex crispus (Curled Dock) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator Weed) at Monash, ACT - 27 Feb 2016 by michaelb

Location information

Sighting information

  • 17 Abundance
  • 29 Dec 2022 11:32 AM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

Species information

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

    Cygnus (Chenopis) atratus

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