Cygnus atratus

Black Swan at Ocean Grove, VIC

Cygnus atratus at Ocean Grove, VIC - 26 Sep 2018
Cygnus atratus at Ocean Grove, VIC - 26 Sep 2018
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Identification history

Cygnus atratus 3 Apr 2024 Liam.m
Cygnus atratus 2 Apr 2024 CarbonAI
Cygnus atratus 2 Apr 2024 Petesteamer

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User's notes

Ocean Grove: Small swampy lake come flood mitigation bay. Lots of tall swamp plants, good cover, birds have walkers past frequently so are relatively docile and approachable.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 26 Sep 2018 06:56 AM Recorded on
  • Petesteamer Recorded by

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

Species information

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

    Cygnus (Chenopis) atratus

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
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