The black swan utters a musical and far reaching bugle-like sound, called either on the water or in flight, as well as a range of softer crooning notes. It can also whistle, especially when disturbed while breeding and nesting.
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
CYGNUS ATRATUS |
| WHERE IN THE WILD? |
AUSTRALIA AND TASMANIA |
| WHAT'S ON THE MENU? |
AS HERBIVORES, THEY EAT MAINLY EAT AQUATIC VEGETATION |
| LIFE EXPECTANCY |
UP TO 40 YEARS |