Black Swan
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Cygnus atratus
No official wild Black Swan sightings in Britain & Europe only escapes from captivity.
A native of Australia & New Zealand.
Adults are black-feathered birds, with white flight feathers.
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.
In flight, the white wings are more obvious.