Swans! Swan Facts for Kids

Swans are large, intelligent birds found worldwide except in Africa and Antarctica. They have six species, mostly with white feathers, and can have up to 25,000 feathers. Swans prefer lakes and rivers, where they build nests and feed on greenery, insects, and tadpoles. They mate for life, and their young, called cygnets, stay with their mothers for six months. Swans can fly up to 60 mph and are generally peaceful but protective of their nests. After scaring off predators, they celebrate with other swans. Swans are fascinating creatures with unique behaviors.

Which continents do not have swans?

• North America and South America

• Australia and Africa

• Africa and Antarctica

• Asia and Europe

What is the term used for baby swans?

• Cygnets

• Goslings

• Chicks

• Ducklings

How fast can swans fly?

• 75 mph

• 60 mph

• 45 mph

• 30 mph

What is a notable characteristic of swans regarding their partners?

• They mate for life

• They do not have a specific partner

• They change partners every year

• They have multiple partners

What do swans do after scaring off a predator?

• They swim away quietly

• They celebrate by flapping wings and making noise

• They hide in their nests

• They fly to another location