Gallery description : pictures of black swans

These birds usually live 8 - 12 years. The top speed it can reach is 80km/h (50mph). The average weight is 10kg - 15kg (22lbs - 33lbs). Swan is a bird that lives in large, shallow wetlands and open water. It has a feathers skin type. This type of birds usually have 200cm - 350cm (79in - 138in) wing span. The preferred food type is omnivore. Swan which scientific name is cygnus atratus usually has a size 91cm - 150cm (36in - 60in).

Facts about swans
NameSwan
HabitatLarge, shallow wetlands and open water
Skin TypeFeathers
Scientific NameCygnus atratus
Conservation StatusThreatened
Average Clutch Size5
Weight10kg - 15kg (22lbs - 33lbs)
Main PreyAquatic plants, insects, small fish
Life Span8 - 12 years
LifestyleFlock
Top Speed80km/h (50mph)
GenusCygnus
OrderAnseriformes
Distinctive FeaturesLarge, powerful wings and webbed feet
FamilyAnatidae
ClassAves
Wing Span200cm - 350cm (79in - 138in)
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ColourBlack, white, grey, orange
DietOmnivore
PredatorsHuman, wolf, raccoon
Size (L)91cm - 150cm (36in - 60in)
TypeBird
Image Details
Description Pictures of black swans. Black Australian Swans ~ Mallard Ducks
Width 1655 pixels
Heigh 1057 pixels
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