Black-necked Swan

The smallest member in its genus, it is found in freshwater marshes, lagoon and lake shores in southern South America. The Black-necked Swan breeds in Zona Sur, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and on the Falkland Islands. In the austral winter, this species migrates northwards to Paraguay and southern Brazil. The Laguna Blanca National Park in Argentina is a protected home of this swan. The wetlands created by the Great Chilean Earthquake like Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary in Cruces River have become important population centers for the Black-necked Swan.

The Black-necked Swan is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

One species of bird that they miss is the black-necked swan, of which there are two that make their home in the Skyfari lagoon. They are beautiful birds if you stop to have a look at them. More

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light grey in colour, and the South American Black-necked Swan has a black neck. The legs of swans are normally a dark blackish grey colour, except for the two South American species, which have pink legs. More

The Black-necked Swan (Cygnus melancoryphus) is the largest waterfowl native to South America. Males are 115-140 cm (45-55 in) and 4.5-6.7 kg (10-14.8 lbs); females are 102-124 cm (40-49 in) and 3.5-4.4 kg (7.7–9.7 lbs). The wingspan is about 177 cm (70 in). The body plumage is white with a black neck, head and greyish bill. It has a red knob near the base of the bill and white stripe behind eye. Both sexes are similar, with a slightly smaller female. More

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Black-necked SwanThe Slaughter of Swans - a TOURIST attraction. Find out more ... The Black-necked Swan, Cygnus melancoryphus, is the largest waterfowl native to South America - but is the smallest member in its genus. The Black-necked Swan was formerly placed in monotypic genus, Sthenelides. Description Males are 115-140 cm (45-55 in) and 4.5-6.7 kg (10-14.8 lbs); females are 102-124 cm (40-49 in) and 3.5-4.4 kg (7.7-9.7 lbs). More

The Black-necked Swan (Cygnus melancoryphus) in the Birds. Damisela. More

The Black-necked Swan breeds on large freshwater ponds with well established aquatic vegetation which forms the bulk of its diet. Large nests are constructed from vegetation close to the water's edge during August and September, with 4 to 7 eggs being laid. Eggs hatch in late October or early November, with chicks fledging by February. Black-necked Swans feed on aquatic vegetation and invertebrates which they collect below the surface using their long necks. More

Black-necked swans are the smallest species of swan. They breed in Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and on the Falkland Islands. In winter, this species migrates northwards to Paraguay and southern Brazil. Black-necked swans spend most of their time in the water. They are poor at walking on land because their legs are set far back on their bodies to aid swimming. While they have difficulty taking flight, once in the air they are strong fliers and can cover long distances. More

Black-necked Swans prefer to nest on small islets, in pairs or small groups. The nest is a large mound of vegetation built in reedbeds. Some nests are partially floating. They usually lay 4-8 eggs in a clutch, and incubate for 36 days. The female does all the incubating, but the male will guard the nest and sometimes stand over it while the female is away foraging. More

Black-necked Swan is one of two swan species native to South America. Black-necked Swans are found from southern Brazil, south to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands. Since their legs are set so far back on the body, making land travel awkward, they spend a great deal of time in large bodies of water. Although still rather expensive, they are becoming quite popular in captivity and many are produced each year. More

Black-Necked Swan at the Riverbanks Zoo Columbia, South Carolina, USA (November 11, 2005) Back to Bird Pictures Copyright More

The black-necked swan has short wings, but still is a fast flyer. SIZE: 102-124 cm (40.8-49.6 in.) WEIGHT: 4.0-5.4 kg (8.8-11.9 lb.) DIET: Black-necked swans are herbivores and feed mainly on aquatic plants. More

Black-necked swans spend almost all of their time in water. They actually have difficulty walking on land, since their legs are set so far back on their body (to help in swimming). And though this makes it difficult to get up the speed for take-off, once the swans are in the air they are very strong flyers. Of the eight species of swan, black-neckeds are among the fastest. More

The black-necked swan is a member of the Anatidae family from the Order Anseriformes. The specimens in the Order Anseriformes all have a reduced aftershaft, a feathered oil gland, and their offspring are covered in down when they hatching. There are 43 specimens in the Anatidae family. The waterfowl in the Anatidae family are ducks, geese, and swans. More

In 2004 and 2005 thousands of Black-necked Swans in the Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary in Chile died or migrated away following major contamination by a CELCO pulp mill located on the Cruces River which feeds the wetlands. By August 2005 the birds in the Sanctuary had been "wiped out"; only 4 birds could be observed from a population formerly estimated at 5,000 birds. Autopsies on dead swans attributed the deaths to high levels of iron and other metals polluting the water. More

Black-necked swans breed in Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, and the Falkland Islands. In winter they migrate northward to Paraguay and southern Brazil. The black-necked swan has legs that are so well adapted to swimming that it is almost incapable of walking on land. references:Animal Diversity Web http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu... More

white black-necked swan cygnets ventured out onto the pond at the Riverbanks Zoo's Bird Garden after only one day in the nest. Born March 6th, the cygnets will be on display until the fall. Black Necked Swan Cygnets - Riverbanks Zoo 3 in a row Black Necked Swan Cygnets - Riverbanks Zoo 3 side by side While wholly capable of swimming, sometimes it's easier to catch a ride with mom. More

Black-necked swans are the smallest species of swan. Also, they are the only swans that are completely white except for their neck, which is black. The black-necked swan has a gray bill with a unique red lob near its base . The males swans are called cobs. They are usually one-third larger than their female counterparts, which are called pens . More