Collective Nouns for Birds

Collective Nouns for Birds

Have you ever wondered what to call a group of birds? While most people simply say “a flock of birds,” the English language is rich with creative and specific collective nouns to describe bird gatherings. These expressions not only add color to our conversations but also help us sound more precise and imaginative.

Common Collective Nouns for Birds

Collective Noun	Bird	Example Sentence
A badling of ducks	Ducks	A badling of ducks paddled across the pond.
A band of jays	Jays	A band of jays chattered loudly in the trees.
A band of pigeons	Pigeons	A band of pigeons pecked at crumbs in the square.
A bank of swans	Swans	A bank of swans glided gracefully on the lake.
A bazaar of guillemots	Guillemots	A bazaar of guillemots crowded the cliffside.
A bellowing of bullfinches	Bullfinches	A bellowing of bullfinches filled the garden.
A bevy of doves	Doves	A bevy of doves roosted on the church roof.
A bevy of larks	Larks	A bevy of larks soared into the morning sky.
A bevy of quail	Quail	A bevy of quail scurried through the underbrush.
A bevy of swans	Swans	A bevy of swans gathered near the riverbank.
A bind of sandpipers	Sandpipers	A bind of sandpipers darted along the shore.
A blush of robins	Robins	A blush of robins hopped across the lawn.
A bobbin of robins	Robins	A bobbin of robins nested in the hedgerow.
A boil of hawks	Hawks	A boil of hawks circled high above the field.
A bouquet of pheasants	Pheasants	A bouquet of pheasants burst from the tall grass.
A brace of ducks	Ducks	A brace of ducks landed on the marsh.
A brace of grouse	Grouse	A brace of grouse hid among the heather.
A breast of robins	Robins	A breast of robins pecked at the berries.
A brood of chickens	Chickens	A brood of chickens followed the hen closely.
A brood of chicks	Chicks	A brood of chicks huddled under the heat lamp.
A brood of hens	Hens	A brood of hens scratched in the dirt.
A building of rooks	Rooks	A building of rooks nested in the old oak.
A carol of robins	Robins	A carol of robins sang at dawn.
A cast of falcons	Falcons	A cast of falcons hunted over the moor.
A cast of hawks	Hawks	A cast of hawks patrolled the open fields.
A chain of bobolinks	Bobolinks	A chain of bobolinks flitted through the meadow.
A charm of finches	Finches	A charm of finches gathered at the feeder.
A charm of goldfinches	Goldfinches	A charm of goldfinches brightened the garden.
A charm of hummingbirds	Hummingbirds	A charm of hummingbirds buzzed around the flowers.
A chirm of goldfinches	Goldfinches	A chirm of goldfinches twittered in the trees.
A clamour of rooks	Rooks	A clamour of rooks filled the evening air.
A clattering of choughs	Choughs	A clattering of choughs echoed off the cliffs.
A clattering of jackdaws	Jackdaws	A clattering of jackdaws mobbed the owl.
A cloud of blackbirds	Blackbirds	A cloud of blackbirds descended on the field.
A cloud of sea fowl	Sea fowl	A cloud of sea fowl darkened the sky.
A cluster of sandpipers	Sandpipers	A cluster of sandpipers probed the wet sand.
A clutch of chicks	Chicks	A clutch of chicks chirped loudly in the barn.
A coil of wigeon	Wigeon	A coil of wigeon floated on the pond.
A colony of auks	Auks	A colony of auks nested on the rocky ledge.
A colony of avocets	Avocets	A colony of avocets waded in the shallows.
A colony of gulls	Gulls	A colony of gulls squabbled over scraps.
A colony of penguins	Penguins	A colony of penguins huddled against the cold.
A colony of seagulls	Seagulls	A colony of seagulls circled the fishing boat.
A committee of vultures	Vultures	A committee of vultures waited patiently.
A company of parrots	Parrots	A company of parrots chattered in the jungle.
A company of widgeons	Widgeons	A company of widgeons fed in the reeds.
A concentration of kingfishers	Kingfishers	A concentration of kingfishers darted over the river.
A confusion of guinea fowl	Guinea fowl	A confusion of guinea fowl ran in all directions.
A congregation of plovers	Plovers	A congregation of plovers gathered at high tide.
A congress of eagles	Eagles	A congress of eagles perched on the crags.
A conspiracy of ravens	Ravens	A conspiracy of ravens watched from the treetops.
A constable of ravens	Ravens	A constable of ravens guarded the old tower.
A contradiction of sandpipers	Sandpipers	A contradiction of sandpipers zigzagged along the beach.
A conventicle of magpies	Magpies	A conventicle of magpies chattered noisily.
A convocation of eagles	Eagles	A convocation of eagles soared over the mountains.
A cote of doves	Doves	A cote of doves cooed softly in the dovecote.
A cover of coots	Coots	A cover of coots bobbed on the lake.
A covert of coots	Coots	A covert of coots hid among the reeds.
A covey of grouse	Grouse	A covey of grouse burst from the undergrowth.
A covey of partridges	Partridges	A covey of partridges took flight suddenly.
A covey of pheasants	Pheasants	A covey of pheasants strutted through the field.
A covey of ptarmigans	Ptarmigans	A covey of ptarmigans blended into the snow.
A covey of quail	Quail	A covey of quail darted into the bushes.
A creche of penguins	Penguins	A creche of penguins huddled for warmth.
A crown of kingfishers	Kingfishers	A crown of kingfishers perched on the branch.
A deceit of lapwings	Lapwings	A deceit of lapwings lured predators away.
A descent of woodpeckers	Woodpeckers	A descent of woodpeckers drummed on the trees.
A desert of lapwings	Lapwings	A desert of lapwings nested in the dunes.
A dissimulation of birds	Birds (general)	A dissimulation of birds scattered at the noise.
A diving of teal	Teal	A diving of teal plunged into the water.
A doading of shelducks	Shelducks	A doading of shelducks swam in formation.
A dole of doves	Doves	A dole of doves rested on the telephone wires.
A dole of turtle doves	Turtle doves	A dole of turtle doves cooed mournfully.
A dopping of ducks	Ducks	A dopping of ducks splashed in the shallows.
A dopping of goosanders	Goosanders	A dopping of goosanders fished in the river.
A dopping of shelducks	Shelducks	A dopping of shelducks fed along the shore.
A dropping of pigeons	Pigeons	A dropping of pigeons pecked at the city square.
A drum of goldfinches	Goldfinches	A drum of goldfinches fluttered in the trees.
A drumming of grouse	Grouse	A drumming of grouse echoed through the woods.
A dule of doves	Doves	A dule of doves nested in the old barn.
A durante of toucans	Toucans	A durante of toucans perched in the canopy.
A fall of woodcocks	Woodcocks	A fall of woodcocks appeared at dusk.
A flamboyance of flamingos	Flamingos	A flamboyance of flamingos stood on one leg.
A fleet of mudhen	Mudhen	A fleet of mudhen scurried across the marsh.
A flight of birds	Birds (general)	A flight of birds darkened the sky.
A flight of cormorants	Cormorants	A flight of cormorants skimmed the waves.
A flight of doves	Doves	A flight of doves scattered at the sound.
A flight of goshawks	Goshawks	A flight of goshawks hunted in the forest.
A flight of swallows	Swallows	A flight of swallows darted over the pond.
A fling of dunlins	Dunlins	A fling of dunlins raced along the shore.
A fling of sandpipers	Sandpipers	A fling of sandpipers probed the mudflats.
A flock of birds	Birds (general)	A flock of birds migrated south for winter.
A flock of seagulls	Seagulls	A flock of seagulls followed the fishing boat.
A flush of ducks	Ducks	A flush of ducks took off from the pond.
A gaggle of geese	Geese	A gaggle of geese honked loudly in the field.
A gaggle of swans	Swans	A gaggle of swans glided across the lake.
A gang of turkeys	Turkeys	A gang of turkeys strutted through the farmyard.
A gargle of swans	Swans	A gargle of swans glided silently across the lake.
A gatling of woodpeckers	Woodpeckers	A gatling of woodpeckers drummed on the old tree.
A gift of robins	Robins	A gift of robins brightened the winter garden.
A glean of herons	Herons	A glean of herons stood motionless in the shallows.
A grind of blackbirds	Blackbirds	A grind of blackbirds descended upon the berry bushes.
A gulp of magpies	Magpies	A gulp of magpies chattered noisily in the yard.
A gulp of swallows	Swallows	A gulp of swallows darted over the river at dusk.
A harassment of hen harriers	Hen harriers	A harassment of hen harriers patrolled the marsh.
A herd of cranes	Cranes	A herd of cranes migrated south in a V-formation.
A herd of curlews	Curlews	A herd of curlews probed the mudflats for worms.
A herd of swans	Swans	A herd of swans nested along the riverbank.
A herd of wrens	Wrens	A herd of wrens flitted through the undergrowth.
A hill of ruffs	Ruffs	A hill of ruffs gathered on the tundra.
A hill of sandpipers	Sandpipers	A hill of sandpipers scurried along the shoreline.
A horde of crows	Crows	A horde of crows mobbed the lone hawk.
A host of sparrows	Sparrows	A host of sparrows chirped in the hedgerow.
A hover of crows	Crows	A hover of crows circled ominously overhead.
A huddle of penguins	Penguins	A huddle of penguins braced against the icy wind.
A kettle of hawks	Hawks	A kettle of hawks spiraled upward on the thermals.
A kettle of vultures	Vultures	A kettle of vultures waited near the carcass.
A kit of pigeons	Pigeons	A kit of pigeons pecked at crumbs in the park.
A knob of waterfowl	Waterfowl	A knob of waterfowl bobbed on the lake.
A lamentation of swans	Swans	A lamentation of swans glided mournfully on the misty lake.
A lease of hawks	Hawks	A lease of hawks patrolled the open fields.
A lek of grouse	Grouse	A lek of grouse displayed for mates in the clearing.
A loft of pigeons	Pigeons	A loft of pigeons roosted in the old barn.
A mews of capons	Capons	A mews of capons strutted around the farmyard.
A mischief of magpies	Magpies	A mischief of magpies stole shiny objects from the garden.
A mob of crows	Crows	A mob of crows harassed the owl at dusk.
A mob of emus	Emus	A mob of emus sprinted across the outback.
A murder of crows	Crows	A murder of crows cawed loudly in the dead tree.
A murder of magpies	Magpies	A murder of magpies gathered in the orchard.
A murmuration of starlings	Starlings	A murmuration of starlings swirled in mesmerizing patterns.
A museum of waxwings	Waxwings	A museum of waxwings feasted on berries.
A muster of crows	Crows	A muster of crows perched on the fence posts.
A muster of peacocks	Peacocks	A muster of peacocks displayed their vibrant plumage.
A muster of storks	Storks	A muster of storks nested on the rooftops.
A mutation of thrushes	Thrushes	A mutation of thrushes sang from the treetops.
A nide of geese	Geese	A nide of geese grazed in the meadow.
A nide of pheasants	Pheasants	A nide of pheasants burst from the undergrowth.
A nye of pheasants	Pheasants	A nye of pheasants roosted in the tall grass.
A nye/nide of pheasants	Pheasants	A nye of pheasants took flight at the hunter’s approach.
A pack of grouse	Grouse	A pack of grouse hid among the heather.
A paddling of ducks	Ducks	A paddling of ducks swam in a neat row.
A pandemonium of parrots	Parrots	A pandemonium of parrots screeched in the jungle canopy.
A pantheon of godwits	Godwits	A pantheon of godwits waded along the shore.
A parcel of crows	Crows	A parcel of crows followed the plow for insects.
A parcel of oystercatchers	Oystercatchers	A parcel of oystercatchers probed the sand for shellfish.
A parcel of penguins	Penguins	A parcel of penguins huddled against the cold.
A parliament of crows	Crows	A parliament of crows gathered in the old oak.
A parliament of owls	Owls	A parliament of owls watched silently from the trees.
A parliament of rooks	Rooks	A parliament of rooks debated noisily in the field.
A party of jays	Jays	A party of jays raided the nut feeder.
A passel of pigeons	Pigeons	A passel of pigeons cooed on the city rooftops.
A peep of chickens	Chickens	A peep of chickens followed the farmer for feed.
A phalanx of storks	Storks	A phalanx of storks flew in perfect formation.
A piteousness of doves	Doves	A piteousness of doves cooed mournfully at dusk.
A pitying of doves	Doves	A pitying of doves gathered on the telephone wires.
A pitying of turtle doves	Turtle doves	A pitying of turtle doves nested in the old churchyard.
A plump of ducks	Ducks	A plump of ducks waddled to the pond.
A plump of geese	Geese	A plump of geese honked as they flew overhead.
A plump of waterfowl	Waterfowl	A plump of waterfowl rested on the lake.
A plump of wildfowl	Wildfowl	A plump of wildfowl took off in a noisy rush.
A pod of pelicans	Pelicans	A pod of pelicans fished cooperatively in the bay.
A prattle of parrots	Parrots	A prattle of parrots mimicked the farmer’s voice.
A prayer of godwits	Godwits	A prayer of godwits foraged along the shoreline.
A pretence of bitterns	Bitterns	A pretence of bitterns stood camouflaged in the reeds.
A pride of peacocks	Peacocks	A pride of peacocks displayed their iridescent tails.
A probe of honeyeaters	Honeyeaters	A probe of honeyeaters flitted among the blossoms.
A quarrel of sparrows	Sparrows	A quarrel of sparrows bickered over seeds.
A raffle of turkeys	Turkeys	A raffle of turkeys strutted around the barnyard.
A raft of auks	Auks	A raft of auks floated on the choppy sea.
A raft of coots	Coots	A raft of coots bobbed on the lake.
A raft of ducks	Ducks	A raft of ducks drifted lazily downstream.
A rafter of turkeys	Turkeys	A rafter of turkeys roosted in the trees at night.
A realm of kingfishers	Kingfishers	A realm of kingfishers darted along the riverbank.
A reliant of robins	Robins	A reliant of robins searched for worms after the rain.
A richness of martins	Martins	A richness of martins nested under the eaves.
A riot of robins	Robins	A riot of robins sang from every tree.
A rookery of albatrosses	Albatrosses	A rookery of albatrosses nested on the remote cliffs.
A rookery of penguins	Penguins	A rookery of penguins crowded the icy shore.
A rouge of robins	Robins	A rouge of robins brightened the snowy garden.
A round of robins	Robins	A round of robins hopped across the lawn.
A ruby of robins	Robins	A ruby of robins perched on the fence.
A scold of jays	Jays	A scold of jays scolded the intruding cat.
A scoop of pelicans	Pelicans	A scoop of pelicans dove for fish in unison.
A screech of gulls	Gulls	A screech of gulls fought over scraps at the pier.
A sedge of bitterns	Bitterns	A sedge of bitterns lurked in the marsh grass.
A sedge of cranes	Cranes	A sedge of cranes danced in the wetlands.
A sedge of herons	Herons	A sedge of herons stood like statues in the shallows.
A siege of bitterns	Bitterns	A siege of bitterns remained hidden in the reeds.
A siege of cranes	Cranes	A siege of cranes gathered at the water’s edge.
A siege of herons	Herons	A siege of herons fished patiently in the lagoon.
A skein of geese	Geese	A skein of geese flew in a perfect V-formation.
A soar of falcons	Falcons	A soar of falcons hunted over the open plains.
A sord of ducks	Ducks	A sord of ducks quacked noisily in the pond.
A sord of mallards	Mallards	A sord of mallards dabbled in the shallow water.
A spring of teal	Teal	A spring of teal took flight in a sudden burst.
A squabble of seagulls	Seagulls	A squabble of seagulls fought over a scrap of food.
A squadron of pelicans	Pelicans	A squadron of pelicans flew in formation over the bay.
A stand of egrets	Egrets	A stand of egrets waded gracefully in the marsh.
A stand of flamingo	Flamingo	A stand of flamingo stood on one leg in the lagoon.
A stand of flamingos	Flamingos	A stand of flamingos created a pink spectacle by the lake.
A stare of owls	Owls	A stare of owls watched silently from the oak tree.
A station of herons	Herons	A station of herons stood motionless along the riverbank.
A stool of pigeons	Pigeons	A stool of pigeons pecked at crumbs in the city square.
A storytelling of crows	Crows	A storytelling of crows cawed as if sharing old tales.
A study of owls	Owls	A study of owls perched in the ancient library tower.
A sute of mallards	Mallards	A sute of mallards dabbled in the shallow pond.
A swarm of hen harriers	Hen harriers	A swarm of hen harriers hunted low over the fields.
A team of ducks	Ducks	A team of ducks paddled in perfect unison.
A tidings of magpies	Magpies	A tidings of magpies chattered noisily in the garden.
A time-step of sandpipers	Sandpipers	A time-step of sandpipers scurried along the shoreline.
A tittering of magpies	Magpies	A tittering of magpies seemed to laugh at passersby.
A tittering/tiding of magpies	Magpies	A tittering of magpies gathered shiny objects in their nest.
A tok of capercaillie	Capercaillie	A tok of capercaillie displayed in the forest clearing.
A tower of falcons	Falcons	A tower of falcons soared high above the cliffs.
A train of jackdaws	Jackdaws	A train of jackdaws followed the farmer’s plow.
A trembling of finches	Finches	A trembling of finches flitted nervously among the branches.
A trimming of finches	Finches	A trimming of finches decorated the garden hedges.
A trip of dotterel	Dotterel	A trip of dotterel ran swiftly along the beach.
A troubling of goldfinches	Goldfinches	A troubling of goldfinches swarmed around the thistle seeds.
A twack of ducks	Ducks	A twack of ducks quacked loudly at the pond’s edge.
A venue of vultures	Vultures	A venue of vultures circled above the savanna.
A volary of birds	Birds (general)	A volary of birds filled the aviary with song.
A volt of vultures	Vultures	A volt of vultures descended upon the carcass.
A wake of buzzards	Buzzards	A wake of buzzards perched on the fence posts.
A wake of vultures	Vultures	A wake of vultures waited patiently for their meal.
A walk of snipe	Snipe	A walk of snipe zigzagged through the marsh grass.
A watch of nightingales	Nightingales	A watch of nightingales sang beautifully at dusk.
A wedge of geese	Geese	A wedge of geese honked loudly as they flew south.
A wedge of swans	Swans	A wedge of swans glided across the misty lake.
A weight of albatrosses	Albatrosses	A weight of albatrosses soared effortlessly over the ocean.
A whiteness of swans	Swans	A whiteness of swans shone in the morning sun.
A wing of plovers	Plovers	A wing of plovers darted along the shoreline.
A wisdom of owls	Owls	A wisdom of owls observed the forest with keen eyes.
A wisp of snipe	Snipe	A wisp of snipe burst from the reeds in a flurry.
A worm of robins	Robins	A worm of robins hopped across the dew-covered lawn.
An exaltation of larks	Larks	An exaltation of larks sang joyfully in the morning sky.
An exalting of larks	Larks	An exalting of larks filled the air with melody.
An exultation of skylarks	Skylarks	An exultation of skylarks soared high above the fields.
An eyrar of swans	Swans	An eyrar of swans nested peacefully by the river.
An omniscience of godwits	Godwits	An omniscience of godwits probed the mudflats for food.
An ostentation of peacocks	Peacocks	An ostentation of peacocks displayed their dazzling tails.
An ubiquity of sparrows	Sparrows	An ubiquity of sparrows chirped from every bush.
An unkindness of ravens	Ravens	An unkindness of ravens watched ominously from the treetops.
A chattering of chicks	Chicks	A chattering of chicks followed the mother hen closely.

English is a language full of charm, and collective nouns for birds are a testament to that. Whether you’re a student, a writer, or a birdwatching enthusiast, using these terms will not only impress others but also connect you more deeply with nature and language.

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