Black-necked Swan
Cygnus melancoryphus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The black-necked swan (Cygnus melancoryphus) is a species of waterfowl in the tribe Cygnini of the subfamily Anserinae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds far southern Brazil to Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands; some winter northward to São Paulo (southeastern Brazil).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black-necked swan
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
