THE ANIMALS

Black Swan

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BLACK SWAN

Cygnus atratus

Class

Birds

 

Order

Anseriformes

 

Family

Anatidae

 

Habitat

Lakes, rivers and marshy areas covered with vegetation. Native to Australia

 

Diet

Aquatic and terrestrial plants, sometimes also insects

 

Curiosity

Monogamous species, forms a stable bond for life. During courtship, the spectacular "triumph ceremony" takes place to strengthen the pair against other swans. An adult swan can weigh from 4 to 8 kg.

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TERRE BORROMEO

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE - TEMPORARY CLOSURES

• Isola Bella: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – early closure (ticket office and last admission at 12:00, palace closed at 12:30, garden at 13:00)

 

• Adventure Park: Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025 – closed all day

 

• Strada Borromea: from Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 September 2025 – closed all day

 

• Rocca di Angera: Friday, September 12, 2025 – early closure (last admission at 15:30, castle closed at 16:30)