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