Question 1: Which elegant creatures are we looking at?
- Swans
- Geese
- Ducks
Correct Answer: Swans
Fact: These whooper swans are known for their pristine white plumage and large size. Their impressive 7-to-9-foot wingspan helps them to get airborne, despite weighing up to 30 pounds. They are one of the world's heaviest flying birds.
Question 2: The whooper swan is the national bird of which country?
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
Correct Answer: Finland
Fact: The whooper swan can be found across northern Europe and parts of Asia but is particularly celebrated in Finland, where it was made the national bird in 1981. It also features on the Finnish 1 euro coin.
Question 3: Which species is a North American counterpart and relative of the whooper swan?
- Mute swan
- Trumpeter swan
- Black swan
Correct Answer: Trumpeter swan
Fact: Like the whoopers, trumpeter swans—known for their loud calls—have large wingspans, white plumage, and an impressive weight. Trumpeters typically weigh in at somewhere between 20 and 30 pounds.