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Black Swan

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Also known as Cygnus atratus

species of bird

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The Black Swan (*Cygnus atratus*) is a species of bird in the family Anatidae, order Anseriformes, class Aves, and phylum Chordata. Its scientific name was established by Latham in 1790. The species is endemic to Australia, where it inhabits brackish and freshwater environments. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, a status recorded in 2018.

Adults have a wingspan of 180 and a mass of 258. The egg incubation period lasts 38 days, and the average litter size is 5.5. The taxon is accepted by the World Register of Marine Species.

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Species

Least Concern

black swan

Species

  1. PhylumChordata
  2. ClassAves
  3. OrderAnseriformes
  4. FamilyAnatidae
Habitatbrackish, freshwater

Cygnus atratus Le cygne noir (Cygnus atratus) est une espèce de cygnes originaire d'Australie qui doit son nom à la coloration en grande partie noire de son plumage. Il figure sur le drapeau et sur l'emblème de l'Australie-Occidentale. Sommaire 1 Distribution 2 Mensurations 3 Nidification 4 Habitat 5 Population et conservation 6 Le cygne noir et l'être humain 6.1 Chasse 6.2 Domestication 7 Galerie 8 Notes 9 Voir aussi 9.1 Articles connexes 9.2 Liens externes Distribution Le cygne noir est originaire d'Australie. En 1864, il est également introduit en Nouvelle-Zélande. Au cours des XIXe et XXe siècles, il a été introduit à titre d'oiseau d'ornement des plans d'eau dans différents pays, notamment en Europe : Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, France, Grande-Bretagne, Pays-Bas[1]… Mensurations Il mesure de 110 à 140 cm[2] pour une envergure de 160 à 200 cm et un poids de 3 700 à 8 750 g. Nidification En territoire australien, il niche en colonies très denses, contrairement au cygne tuberculé. Il peut s'hybrider avec ce dernier. Habitat Il fréquente les grands lacs généralement peu profonds. Population et conservation La population mondiale est estimée entre 300 000 et 500 000 individus. (

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Encyclopedic overview

The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird, a species of swan which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. Within Australia, the black swan is nomadic, with erratic migration patterns dependent on climatic conditions. It is a large bird with black plumage and a red bill. It is a monogamous breeder, with both partners sharing incubation and cygnet-rearing duties.

Black swans can be found singly, or in loose companies numbering into the hundreds or even thousands. It is a popular bird in zoological gardens and bird collections, and escapees are sometimes seen outside their natural range. The black swan was introduced to various countries as an ornamental bird in the 1800s, but has managed to escape and form stable populations.

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