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BLACK-NECKED SWAN (Cygnus melancoryphus)

©Nigel Key Black-Necked Swan (Slimbridge November 2017)

The Black-Necked Swan’s nearest relatives are the Black Swan and The Mute Swan all of which are mostly silent.

The Black-Necked Swan spends most of its time in the water as they are uncomfortable walking due to the position of their legs. Once airbourne they are strong fliers.

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Conservation Status


Size
1020mm to 1240mm (40" to 49")

Appearance - Male
The male has White plumage with a Black neck, head and a Grey bill. It has a Red caruncle at the base of the bill and a thin White line surrounding the eyes and running around the crown.

Appearance - Female
The female is the same as the male but slightly smaller.

Habitat
Freshwater Marshes, Lagoons and Lake shores of South America.

Diet
Vegetation, Insects and Fish Spawn.

Breeding Time
July to mid September

Nest
Nests on a vegetation mound.

Eggs
Quantity: 4 to 6
Colour: Creamy White.







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PHOTOGRAPHS

Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge November 2017) - pic by Nigel Key Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge April 2018) - pic by Nigel Key Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge April 2018) - pic by Nigel Key
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Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge August 2016) - pic by Nigel Key Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge March 2017) - pic by Nigel Key Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge November2017) - pic by Nigel Key
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Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key
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Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key Black-Necked Swan (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key
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Related Links:-


Bewick's Swan - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Black Swan - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Coscoroba Swan - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Mute Swan - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Trumpeter Swan - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Whistling Swan - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Swan Identification - www.slim-bridge.co.uk


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LOCATION

Black-Necked Swan
Breeding Habitat - South America
South Chile, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.
Winter Habitat or Migration Area
Winters to Northern Argentina, Paraguay and Southern Brazil.


WWT Slimbridge Location - Black-Necked Swan
South America Zone - WWT Slimbridge
© Nigel Key South America Zone (WWT Slimbridge September 2012)

The Black-Necked Swan can be found in the South America Zone.

South America Zone (WWT Slimbridge)
South America Zone.
Where can I find this location?
To locate the South America Zone and places of interest at Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (W.W.T.), please click the above image for a map.

WWT Slimbridge Wildfowl (Listed Alphabetically)
A-B  | C-F  | G-L  | M-R  | S-Z
Wildfowl A to B
African Black Duck
African Pygmy Goose
American Black Duck
American Flamingo
American Wigeon
American Wood Duck
Andean Flamingo
Andean Goose
Argentinian Ruddy Duck
Ashy-Headed Goose
Australian Shelduck
Australian Shoveler
Australian Wood Duck
Baer's Pochard
Baikal Teal
Bar-Headed Goose
Barnacle Goose
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bean Goose
Bewick's Swan
Black-Bellied Whistling Duck
Black-Crowned Crane
Black-Headed Duck
Black-Necked Swan
Black Swan
Blue-Winged Goose
Blue-Winged Teal
Brazilian Teal
Brent Goose
Bronze-Winged Duck
Bufflehead