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