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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Black Swan Cygnus atratus | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo courtesy of Ian Clayton | |
| Bird Family : | "Ducks" Anatidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Originally a southern species, it has become established in Townsville in the last 20 years. Length 142cm. Eats aquatic plants wiihin 1 meter of the surface. Call is a frequent musical trumpeting. |
| Typical Habitat : | Open water, pasture, crops and mud flats. |
| Distribution : | Common Australia wide, except the arid interior. Endemic, only recorded in Australia. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeding mainly at Ross River Dam. Main breeding season, February to April and June to September. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (16) .. observations (25) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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