Interesting Facts

• They may appear completely black in color, however their flight feathers are actually white.
• Black swans have long ‘S’ shaped necks containing 22-25 vertebrae. In comparison, humans and many other mammals only have 7 vertebrae in their neck.
• A male swan is called a ‘cob’ and a female is a ‘pen’. Black swans are monogamous and often mate for life. Both parents care for the eggs and hatchlings. The cygnets will sometimes ride on a parent’s back.

Conservation Status