O'Brien, Marjorie

blackswan

Cygnus atratus

Male black swan (Cygnus atratus) protecting his mate and nest.

About this image

Identification
Cygnus atratus (black swan)
Location

Kellogg Biological Station Bird Sanctuary, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Date Taken
May, 2009
Contributors
Marjorie O'Brien
photographer copyright holder
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Subject Behavior
Type Photo
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy male
Anatomy female
Behaviors parental care nesting
Behaviors communication aggressive display
Behaviors communication territorial display

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