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Black Swan

Cygnus atratus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Cygnus

About

The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird, a species of swan which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. A New Zealand subspecies was apparently hunted to extinction by Māori, but the species was reintroduced to New Zealand in the 1860s. Within Australia they are nomadic, with erratic migration patterns dependent upon climatic conditions. Black swans are large birds with mostly black plumage and red bills. They are monogamous breeders. Male...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Swan?
The scientific name of Black Swan is Cygnus atratus.
What is the conservation status of Black Swan?
The Black Swan has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Black Swan belong to?
Black Swan belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black Swan belong to?
Black Swan belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Black Swan belong to?
Black Swan belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Black Swan belong to?
Black Swan belongs to the order Anseriformes.
What family does Black Swan belong to?
Black Swan belongs to the family Anatidae.
What genus does Black Swan belong to?
Black Swan belongs to the genus Cygnus.