General Description

Body black with white outer wing feathers (hidden when the wing is folded). Neck long and bill red with a white tip. Body up to 1.3 m long.

Biology

Black Swans feed on aquatic plants in shallow water, or in open pastures close to water. Males are aggressive and defend their territory in the breeding season.

Habitat

Deep permanent water, open lakes, wetlands, and coastal bays.

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Eastern and western Australia.

Species Group

Birds › Ducks, geese and swans

Max Size

1.3 m

Diet

Herbivore

Commercial Species

Yes

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Least Concern