Black swan in the Evros river delta

The staff of the Management of Protected Areas (MPU) received a pleasant surprise: a black swan was spotted during scientific monitoring in the Evros River delta.

According to Wikipedia, the black swan (Cygnus Αtratus) is a large waterfowl found primarily in the south-eastern and south-western regions of Australia.

Black swans first became known to Europeans in 1697, when Dutchman Willem de Vlamingh explored the Swan River in Western Australia. They were scientifically described by the English naturalist John Latham in 1790. They were originally placed in the monotypic genus Chenopis and today are classified in the genus Cygnus (swan).

The black swan is a monogamous species. Lives in pairs in large lakes, rivers and sometimes along coasts. Its wingspan reaches 2 meters. It feeds on aquatic plants and algae.

Greek environmental scientists will continue monitoring the rare bird.

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