Black & White
The Black swan (Cygnus atratus) is one of the most distinctive swan species and one of the most easily recognized with its bold plumage and colorful bill. Black swans are endemic to Australia but have been introduced in many areas as ornamental birds in parks, gardens, zoos and aviaries. While black swans do not migrate, they are nomadic to follow food sources and adequate water.
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is native to much of Europe and Asia, and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa. It is an introduced species in North America, Australasia and southern Africa. This large swan is wholly white in plumage with an orange bill bordered with black. It is recognizable by its pronounced knob atop the bill, which is larger in males.
I saw these swans at Birds of Eden Sanctuary at Plettenberg Bay in South Africa.
Black & White
The Black swan (Cygnus atratus) is one of the most distinctive swan species and one of the most easily recognized with its bold plumage and colorful bill. Black swans are endemic to Australia but have been introduced in many areas as ornamental birds in parks, gardens, zoos and aviaries. While black swans do not migrate, they are nomadic to follow food sources and adequate water.
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is native to much of Europe and Asia, and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa. It is an introduced species in North America, Australasia and southern Africa. This large swan is wholly white in plumage with an orange bill bordered with black. It is recognizable by its pronounced knob atop the bill, which is larger in males.
I saw these swans at Birds of Eden Sanctuary at Plettenberg Bay in South Africa.