White black swan (3/5)

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As the name suggests, black swans are usually all black (like the bird in the background). However, this mostly white individual is probably the result of 'progressive greying', or the less common partially leucistic.

Scientific name
Cygnus atratus
Common names
black swan, kakianau
Location
Lake Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Photo ID
10875