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