N. America S. America Black Swan Cygnus atratus Range Native to Australia. Habitat Shallow waters of lakes and rivers, coastal areas and marshes.
Swans are the largest waterfowl.
Characteristics Plumage is black, as are the legs and feet. The eyes and bill are red, the bill is banded with white at the tip. The feathers have a distinctive curl, the white primaries are visible only in flight. Behavior Swans gather together in flocks except during the breeding season when they pair. In general, they are bold aggressive birds, taking on animals much larger than themselves.