Trauerschwan
Cygnus atratus
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Der Trauerschwan galt Europäern, die glaubten, alle Schwäne seien weiß, einst als unmöglich, was ihn zu einem berühmten philosophischen Beispiel für das Scheitern induktiver Schlussfolgerungen machte. Er ist das Wappentier von Western Australia. Trauerschwäne gehen lebenslange Paarbindungen ein, und beide Elternteile teilen sich das Brüten und die Aufzucht der Jungvögel.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 130,0 cm | 51.2 in |
| Flügelspannweite | 190,0 cm | 74.8 in |
| Gewicht | 6200,0 g | 218.70 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Almost entirely black with white flight feathers visible in flight. Red bill with a white band near the tip. Dark red to reddish-brown iris.
Schnabel
Bright red bill with a pale tip and prominent white band
Habitat & Range
Lakes, rivers, swamps, and coastal waters across Australia. Also found in ornamental lakes in parks.
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Australia, primarily in the southeast and southwest. Introduced populations in New Zealand, Japan, and western Europe.
Diet & Feeding
Aquatic vegetation and algae, supplemented with grain and pasture grasses. Feeds by upending in shallow water or grazing on land.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: M. Incubation: 35-48 days. Fledging: 95-170 days.
Gelegegröße
4-6
Lautgebung
Gesang
Gives a musical bugling 'boo-boo-boo' in flight and softer honking on water. Less vocal than Mute Swan; produces a baying call when alarmed. Wings whistle softly in flight.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Anseriformes (Wasservögel) |
| Familie | Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne) |
| Genus | Cygnus |
| Arten | Cygnus atratus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Trauerschwan |
| Spanish | Cisne Negro |
Distribution
Trauerschwan has been recorded in 28 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family