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