Black Swan - Cygnus atratus
Description
Black Swans are native to Australia and those seen in the UK have mostly escaped from captivity. They appear all black when swimming but they have white primary wing feathers, which can be seen in flight. The bill is red with a broad white band on the tip.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
On almost any body of water.
When to see it
All year round.
Life History
There are occasional successful breeding attempts in the UK but they have not become fully established.
UK Status
Uncommon
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015