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