Black Necked Swan

Photo copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy • Images: Mostardas, Brazil • November 2009

Bird name: Black Necked Swan
Latin: Cygnus melanocoryphus
Other: Cisne-de-pescoço-preto (Br) • Cisne de Cuello Negro (Es)
Family: Anatidae • Swans
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The Black-necked Swan, the smallest Cygnus swan, lives in southern South America, migrating north to southern Brazil in the winter. Many could be seen when I visited the Lagoa do Peixe (above) in November (spring-summer). Unfortunately they were a little far for a decent photo. Below are a couple of captives in Iguaçu.