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Unique
This is the world's only swan that is totally black (apart from the red bill), and the only swan to inhabit Australia.

There were a few of them out on the water, but a bit distant, fortunately this guy came just within lens range, still needed full zoom and quite a big crop.
Habitat
Inland reservoir
Location
Wivenhoe Dam, Queensland
Date taken
18 October 2019
Scientific name
Cygnus atratus
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900 Birdwatching mode
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
A great lifer to add to you list and nicely captured girl!
 
Nice to see one in the wild Delia. A brilliant colourful zoom capture, well done.
 
they're indeed quite unique and a great frontal portrait of this beauty, Delia, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
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You even got it showing one of its huge paddles (lol). Such a marvelous species of swan. Outstanding D! Congratulations!
 

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