How to Care for Swans
  • 1. What is a group of swans called?
A) A gaggle
B) A bevy
C) A flock
D) A herd
  • 2. What is the primary food source for swans in the wild?
A) Seeds
B) Insects
C) Aquatic vegetation
D) Fish
  • 3. Which of these is NOT a sign of a healthy swan?
A) Alertness
B) Clean plumage
C) Listlessness
D) Active foraging
  • 4. What is the term for a baby swan?
A) Fawn
B) Cygnet
C) Gosling
D) Chick
  • 5. What material is best used for nesting swans?
A) Rocks
B) Metal scraps
C) Plastic bags
D) Reeds and grasses
  • 6. What is a common threat to swan populations?
A) Habitat loss
B) Decreased predation
C) Increased food availability
D) Warmer winters
  • 7. Which of these is a native species of swan in North America?
A) Black Swan
B) Mute Swan
C) Trumpeter Swan
D) Whooper Swan
  • 8. What should you do if you find an injured swan?
A) Contact a wildlife rehabilitator
B) Attempt to treat it yourself
C) Ignore it
D) Bring it home
  • 9. What type of water body do swans typically prefer?
A) Shallow lakes and ponds
B) Deep oceans
C) Deserts
D) Fast-flowing rivers
  • 10. What is the lifespan of a swan in the wild?
A) 50-60 years
B) 10-20 years
C) 30-40 years
D) 1-5 years
  • 11. Which human food is generally unsafe for swans?
A) Peas
B) Corn
C) Lettuce
D) Bread
  • 12. What is the main reason to avoid feeding swans bread?
A) They don't like it
B) Nutritional deficiencies
C) It's too expensive
D) It attracts other birds
  • 13. During which season do swans typically breed?
A) Summer
B) Autumn
C) Spring
D) Winter
  • 14. What is the name for a swan's beak?
A) Mouth
B) Snout
C) Bill
D) Pouch
  • 15. Why do swans preen their feathers?
A) To waterproof them
B) To change their color
C) To attract mates
D) To sharpen them
  • 16. What is a common predator of cygnets?
A) Deer
B) Sheep
C) Cows
D) Foxes
  • 17. What is the most effective way to protect swan habitats?
A) Ignoring them
B) Conservation efforts
C) Introducing new species
D) Building more houses
  • 18. What is the purpose of a swan's large webbed feet?
A) Flying
B) Digging
C) Climbing
D) Swimming
  • 19. What is the name of the voice box in birds, including swans?
A) Esophagus
B) Trachea
C) Syrinx
D) Larynx
  • 20. Which swan species is known for its black plumage?
A) Whooper Swan
B) Trumpeter Swan
C) Black Swan
D) Mute Swan
  • 21. What is a sign of aggression in swans?
A) Eating
B) Sleeping
C) Singing
D) Hissing
  • 22. What is the incubation period for swan eggs?
A) 10-20 days
B) 70-80 days
C) 30-40 days
D) 50-60 days
  • 23. What type of nest do swans typically build?
A) Large mound of vegetation
B) Cavity in a tree
C) Small hole in the ground
D) Hanging nest
  • 24. What action can pollute swan habitats?
A) Planting trees
B) Cleaning up trash
C) Creating bird sanctuaries
D) Agricultural runoff
  • 25. What is a potential consequence of disturbing nesting swans?
A) Stronger cygnets
B) Nest abandonment
C) Increased hatching success
D) Friendlier swans
  • 26. Which of the following is a way to support swan conservation?
A) Disturbing their nests
B) Polluting waterways
C) Hunting swans
D) Donating to conservation organizations
  • 27. What is one reason swans migrate?
A) To stay in the same location
B) To avoid water
C) To find food
D) To meet new people
  • 28. What physical feature distinguishes the Mute Swan?
A) Pink bill
B) Orange bill with black knob
C) Black bill
D) Yellow bill
  • 29. What important element should be present in their habitat?
A) Loud noises
B) No plants
C) Polluted areas
D) Clean water
  • 30. What activity can significantly harm swans if done irresponsibly?
A) Boating
B) Cleaning waterways
C) Planting vegetation
D) Birdwatching
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