250 _ BACKBONED ANIMALS, 
The black swan 
(C. atratus) (Fig. 
286) of Australia is 
a beautiful bird. 
They breed in the 
lake in Central 
Park, New York, 
the time of incuba- 
tion being about 
six weeks, When 
the female leaves 
—— : the nest, the male 
Fic. 286,—Black swan of Australia. always takes her 
place. 
Wp 
fh 
VALUE.—The flesh, quills, and feathe.s, and as game. 
Fic. 287.—The flamingo, a wading bird, 
