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