Black Swan
(Cygnus atratus)

The graceful Black Swan is the official bird of Western Australia although it can be found in wetlands throughout Australia, including Tasmania. It has been introduced in several other countries including Great Britain and the United States.

Black Swans are mostly black feathered, with a line of white flight feathers of the wing edges that sometimes show when at rest, and are conspicuous in flight. The bill is bright red, with a pale bar and tip; and legs and feet are greyish-black. Cobs (males) are slightly larger than pens (females), with a longer and straighter bill. Cygnets (immature birds) are a greyish-brown with pale-edged feathers.

The Black Swans below, including the immature birds were all photographed in Polk County, Florida.

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