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How to Care for Swans
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is a group of swans called?
A) A gaggle
B) A bevy
C) A herd
D) A flock
  • 2. What is the primary food source for swans in the wild?
A) Seeds
B) Fish
C) Insects
D) Aquatic vegetation
  • 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) Gosling
B) Cygnet
C) Chick
D) Fawn
  • 5. What material is best used for nesting swans?
A) Metal scraps
B) Rocks
C) Plastic bags
D) Reeds and grasses
  • 6. What is a common threat to swan populations?
A) Warmer winters
B) Habitat loss
C) Decreased predation
D) Increased food availability
  • 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) Attempt to treat it yourself
B) Bring it home
C) Contact a wildlife rehabilitator
D) Ignore it
  • 9. What type of water body do swans typically prefer?
A) Fast-flowing rivers
B) Deserts
C) Deep oceans
D) Shallow lakes and ponds
  • 10. What is the lifespan of a swan in the wild?
A) 30-40 years
B) 1-5 years
C) 50-60 years
D) 10-20 years
  • 11. Which human food is generally unsafe for swans?
A) Peas
B) Bread
C) Lettuce
D) Corn
  • 12. What is the main reason to avoid feeding swans bread?
A) It attracts other birds
B) Nutritional deficiencies
C) It's too expensive
D) They don't like it
  • 13. During which season do swans typically breed?
A) Autumn
B) Summer
C) Spring
D) Winter
  • 14. What is the name for a swan's beak?
A) Bill
B) Snout
C) Pouch
D) Mouth
  • 15. Why do swans preen their feathers?
A) To waterproof them
B) To sharpen them
C) To change their color
D) To attract mates
  • 16. What is a common predator of cygnets?
A) Cows
B) Sheep
C) Foxes
D) Deer
  • 17. What is the most effective way to protect swan habitats?
A) Conservation efforts
B) Ignoring them
C) Introducing new species
D) Building more houses
  • 18. What is the purpose of a swan's large webbed feet?
A) Swimming
B) Flying
C) Climbing
D) Digging
  • 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) Mute Swan
C) Black Swan
D) Trumpeter Swan
  • 21. What is a sign of aggression in swans?
A) Hissing
B) Eating
C) Singing
D) Sleeping
  • 22. What is the incubation period for swan eggs?
A) 10-20 days
B) 50-60 days
C) 70-80 days
D) 30-40 days
  • 23. What type of nest do swans typically build?
A) Hanging nest
B) Large mound of vegetation
C) Cavity in a tree
D) Small hole in the ground
  • 24. What action can pollute swan habitats?
A) Creating bird sanctuaries
B) Agricultural runoff
C) Cleaning up trash
D) Planting trees
  • 25. What is a potential consequence of disturbing nesting swans?
A) Stronger cygnets
B) Increased hatching success
C) Nest abandonment
D) Friendlier swans
  • 26. Which of the following is a way to support swan conservation?
A) Hunting swans
B) Polluting waterways
C) Disturbing their nests
D) Donating to conservation organizations
  • 27. What is one reason swans migrate?
A) To stay in the same location
B) To find food
C) To meet new people
D) To avoid water
  • 28. What physical feature distinguishes the Mute Swan?
A) Black bill
B) Pink bill
C) Yellow bill
D) Orange bill with black knob
  • 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) Planting vegetation
B) Boating
C) Cleaning waterways
D) Birdwatching
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