Black Swan
Cygnus atratus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="black-swan"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a body length of 130 cm, a wingspan of 190 cm and a weight of 6.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
The black swan was once considered impossible by Europeans who believed all swans were white, making it a famous philosophical example of inductive reasoning failure. It is the state emblem of Western Australia. Black swans form lifelong pair bonds and both parents share in incubation and care of cygnets.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 130,0 cm | 51.2 in |
| Rentang Sayap | 190,0 cm | 74.8 in |
| Berat | 6200,0 g | 218.70 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
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.
Paruh
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.
Rentang Geografis
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.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: M. Incubation: 35-48 days. Fledging: 95-170 days.
Ukuran Sarang
4-6
Suara
Kicauan
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.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famili | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Cygnus |
| Spesies | Cygnus atratus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Trauerschwan |
| Spanish | Cisne Negro |
Distribution
Black Swan has been recorded in 28 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family