Black Swan

Black swans were first seen by Europeans in 1697, when Willem de Vlamingh's expedition explored the Swan River, Western Australia.

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The Black Swan is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

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The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. Contents - * 1 Taxonomy * 2 Description * 3 Distribution * 3.1 Australia * 3. More

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CARLTON BOXILL had a single Black Swan release (2027) in December 1921. In the late 1920s he recorded briefly for Grey Gull, but virtually nothing is known of his life. IVAN H. BROWNING sang lead tenor with the Four Harmony Kings, with whom he recorded in the United States and Europe from 1921 through 1929. He is thought to be present on their Black Swan recordings of 1921 and 1923. He starred in the 1924 Broadway production of Chocolate Dandies. More

All images are a Black Swan at South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton-in-Furness, UK More

Order : Anseriformes
Family : Anatidae
Genus : Cygnus
Species : atratus
Authority : (Latham, 1790)