About the Black Swan
Black swan is the common name for Cygnus atratus, an Australasian waterfowl, or a name for blood donors inside the Vampyre subculture.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Cygnus atratus |
| Species Codes | blkswa, BLSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Swan belong to?
The Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Black Swan?
Black swan is the common name for Cygnus atratus, an Australasian waterfowl, or a name for blood donors inside the Vampyre subculture....
Where can I report a Black Swan sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Swan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blkswa, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
39,202
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