Swan

Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the swan?
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- Cygnus buccinator
- Cygnus atratus
- Cygnus columbianus
- Cygnus olor
- What is the average wingspan of a swan?
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- 8-10 feet
- 4-6 feet
- 6-8 feet
- 10-12 feet
- What is the average weight of a swan?
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- 20-30 pounds
- 15-20 pounds
- 5-10 pounds
- 10-15 pounds
- What is the primary color of a swan's feathers?
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- Black
- White
- Grey
- Brown
- What is the name for a group of swans?
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- Flock
- Pod
- Bevy
- Gaggle
- What is the average lifespan of a swan in the wild?
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- 5-10 years
- 10-15 years
- 20-25 years
- 15-20 years
- What is the name for a baby swan?
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- Duckling
- Cygnet
- Gosling
- Chick
- What is the primary food source for swans?
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- Small mammals
- Insects
- Plant Matter
- Fish
- What is the name for the long, curved neck of a swan?
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- Bill
- Saddle
- Beak
- Neck
- What is the name for the hard, pointed part of a swan's beak?
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- Tomia
- Mandible
- Maxilla
- Nares
- What is the name for the soft, fleshy part of a swan's beak?
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- Cere
- Mandible
- Nares
- Maxilla
- What is the name for the webbed feet of a swan?
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- Hooves
- Paws
- Palmates
- Claws
- What is the name for the process of a swan shedding its old feathers and growing new ones?
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- Molting
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Shedding
- What is the name for the act of a swan sleeping with its head tucked under its wing?
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- Perching
- Roosting
- Resting
- Nesting
- What is the name for the act of a swan communicating with other swans?
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- Hissing
- Trumpeting
- Chirping
- Singing
Key Points
Welcome to the Swan Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the most sophisticated birds! These birds are known for their grace, elegance, and beauty and they even have their own constellation! Cygnus the Swan, a distinctive cross-shaped constellation, can be seen best in the Northern Hemisphere, during summer and fall.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Swans if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you simply want to learn more about these beautiful waterfowl!
Symbolism And Superstition
Cygnus has a rich history of symbolism and superstition that dates back centuries. They are often rooted in love and fidelity because of their apparent long-lasting bonds and they are symbols of grace, beauty, devotion, purity, love and elegance. It is thought to be a good sign when you see this waterfowl. In the United Kingdom, they are protected birds and if you were to harm one, it is considered unlucky and thought to bring bad luck. In Scotland, it is believed that if you see three swans flying together, it is a sign of bad things to come. Greek Mythology has the swan depicted as a sign or symbol of good health, grace, divination and music.
In the 12th Century, owning a swan was considered the ultimate sign of luxury and it is thought that they had such an elevated status because of their beauty and natural behavior, their ability to glide gracefully and effortlessly through the water yet at the same time be so aggressive and fiercely protective of their young. In Egland, it was said that only landowners of a certain income were permitted to own swans.
Interesting Facts About Swans
Swans are sometimes given a bad reputation as nasty birds that will chase and attack but this is far from the truth. They are actually more defensive and will only become aggressive when they are defending their young and during the breeding season. It is always best not to approach them regardless, as they are wild animals and should be left alone. Here are more interesting facts about these graceful birds:


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