White black swan (1311/2613)

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Lack of feather pigment caused by progressive greying or partial leucism makes this bird a bit of a contradiction; a white black swan.

Scientific name
Cygnus atratus
Common names
black swan, kakianau
Location
Lake Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Photo ID
10877