How to Identify and Classify Swans
  • 1. What is the most common characteristic used to differentiate swan species?
A) Bill color and shape
B) Foot size
C) Wing length
D) Vocalization patterns
  • 2. Which swan species is characterized by its all-black plumage?
A) Trumpeter Swan
B) Mute Swan
C) Tundra Swan
D) Black Swan
  • 3. The Mute Swan is known for its:
A) Yellow bill with black tip
B) All-black bill
C) Pink bill
D) Orange bill with a black knob
  • 4. What vocalization is commonly associated with Mute Swans?
A) Harsh barking
B) Loud trumpeting
C) Soft whistling
D) Relatively silent, hissing
  • 5. Which swan has an all-yellow bill, sometimes with a dark nail?
A) Whooper Swan
B) Black Swan
C) Mute Swan
D) Trumpeter Swan
  • 6. The Trumpeter Swan's range is primarily in:
A) Europe
B) North America
C) Australia
D) Asia
  • 7. Which swan is smallest and often has a yellow patch on the lores?
A) Tundra Swan
B) Mute Swan
C) Whooper Swan
D) Trumpeter Swan
  • 8. Tundra Swans primarily breed in:
A) Tropical rainforests
B) Arctic regions
C) Deserts
D) Temperate forests
  • 9. The Whooper Swan's bill is typically:
A) All yellow
B) Yellow with a black tip
C) All black
D) Orange with a black knob
  • 10. Whooper Swans are commonly found in:
A) Africa
B) South America
C) North America
D) Eurasia
  • 11. Cygnets are:
A) Adult swans
B) Swan eggs
C) A type of swan disease
D) Young swans
  • 12. What is a key feature in determining the age of a Mute Swan?
A) Knob size on the bill
B) Foot size
C) Neck length
D) Feather color
  • 13. What is the typical habitat for Mute Swans?
A) Mountainous regions
B) Deserts
C) Dense forests
D) Lakes and ponds
  • 14. Which swan is considered non-native or invasive in some regions?
A) Whooper Swan
B) Mute Swan
C) Trumpeter Swan
D) Tundra Swan
  • 15. What is the typical diet of swans?
A) Small mammals
B) Insects only
C) Fruits and nuts
D) Aquatic plants
  • 16. What is a key factor for swan conservation efforts?
A) Habitat preservation
B) Introducing new swan species
C) Increasing swan hunting
D) Ignoring water pollution
  • 17. What color are Mute Swan cygnets when they hatch?
A) Yellow
B) Pink
C) Black
D) Gray or white
  • 18. Which of the following is NOT a swan?
A) Mute Swan
B) Trumpeter Swan
C) Tundra Swan
D) Goose
  • 19. What is the primary threat to swan populations?
A) More nesting sites
B) Increased mating
C) Better feeding habits
D) Habitat loss
  • 20. How can you differentiate between a Trumpeter Swan and a Tundra Swan in the field, besides bill color?
A) Neck length
B) Foot size
C) Size and vocalizations
D) Feather pattern
  • 21. Where is the Black Swan primarily found?
A) North America
B) Asia
C) Australia
D) Europe
  • 22. What is the social behavior of Mute Swans during breeding season?
A) Highly sociable
B) Nomadic
C) Migratory
D) Territorial
  • 23. What is the role of swans in wetland ecosystems?
A) Spreading invasive plant species
B) Controlling plant growth
C) Polluting water sources
D) Decreasing biodiversity
  • 24. Which feature is unique to male Mute Swans?
A) Larger knob on the bill
B) Smaller size
C) Brighter plumage
D) Longer neck
  • 25. The call of the Whooper Swan is best described as:
A) A whooping sound
B) A hissing sound
C) A trumpeting sound
D) A whistling sound
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