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Huge white bird with long neck, reddish-orange bill, and black face.
Not listed
Indigenous: White Swan
At a glance
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl
SizeLarge
RarityUncommon
HabitatWetlands, floodplains, lakes, estuaries, and slow-moving waterways.
Best timeMost reliable in Western Australia from January to March.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Stanislas Wroza
Range map
Range map
29visible hotspots
1236visible records
3states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Adults have a black knob on top of the bill. Immatures are dusky brown with a gray bill. Often seen in pairs or small family groups.
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