(See ANAS, Encycl.). It is now ascertained, beyond the possibility of doubt, that there are black swans, of equal size, and the same habits, with the common white swan of this island. These swans have been seen chiefly in New Holland; and Captain Vancouver, when there, saw several of them in very lively attitudes, swimming on the water; and, when flying, discovering the under part of their wings and breasts to be white. Black swans were likewise seen in New Holland by Governor Philips, Captain White, and by a Dutch navigator, so long ago as in 1697. Governor Philips describes the black swan as a very noble bird, larger than the common swan, and equally beautiful in form. Mr White indeed says, that its size is not quite equal to that of the European swan; but both these authors agree with Captain Vancouver in mentioning some white feathers in its wings.