Birds

The national bird of Mexico appears in one of the most recognizable national symbols in the world. At the center of Mexico's flag sits a powerful eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus while devouring a snake.

By Nico Avelle

The national bird of the USA is the bald eagle, one of the most recognizable animals in North America. For generations the bald eagle has served as a powerful national symbol of freedom, independence and strength in American culture.

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If you have ever wondered, "What is a group of robins called," you are diving into the quirky world of bird collective noun traditions.

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If you have ever wondered, "What is a group of quail called," the answer is: a covey.

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People often wonder, "What is a group of hawks called," when they see many birds circling high in the sky. Hawks are generally solitary birds, so the answer depends on context rather than a single catchall word.

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Buzzards soar on rising air currents, often circling high above fields and forests. But what is a group of buzzards called? As with many birds of prey, there’s more than one term, each tied to the birds’ behavior and setting.

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The English language is full of imaginative ways to describe groups of animals. You’ve probably heard of a murder of crows or a parliament of owls. But what group of animals is called a charm?

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If you’ve ever watched sparrows flutter around your yard or city park, you know they rarely sit still. But what is a group of sparrows called? The answer may not be as famous as a murder of crows or a gaggle of geese, but it’s every bit as descriptive.

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You’ve probably seen hummingbirds darting around your yard or at a feeder, shimmering like flying jewels.

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You may have heard a group of lions is called a pride, and a group of crows is called a murder. But what is a group of parrots called? The answer is almost as noisy as the birds themselves.

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Ever wondered what to call a bunch of seagulls? You're not alone.

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If you have ever asked, "What is a group of magpies called," you are stepping into a long tradition of collective nouns used for birds.

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A group of swans goes by more than one name, and the right word depends on what the birds are doing. The question "what is a group of swans called" sounds simple, but English loves options, especially when birds get involved.

By Nico Avelle

When you see a line of baby ducks waddling behind their mother, it’s more than just adorable. It’s a structured group with its own name!

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Birds may not hold government sessions, but in the world of collective nouns, they sure know how to form one.

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Ask someone where chickens come from, and you might hear "the farm" or maybe "the grocery store." But when someone asks, "Where do chickens originate from," they're looking for a deeper answer.

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If you've ever seen large birds circling high above or gathered near a carcass, you might have wondered, what is a group of turkey vultures called?

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You might spot them pecking along a trail, roosting in trees, or crossing a country road single file. When they're together, you may ask: What is a group of wild turkeys called?

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You’ve probably seen a group of birds take off in a sudden burst, but have you ever stopped to ask, what is a group of doves called?

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When you spot a bird of prey with sharp talons, a curved beak, and long, pointed wings built for speed, you may be looking at a falcon.

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If you've ever played trivia nights or read old literature, you may have stumbled on the question: What is a group of birds called?

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Ever walked through a city square and seen a sky full of pigeons take off at once? You may have wondered, what is a group of pigeons called? Does it have a fancy name like a parliament of owls or a murder of crows?

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Ever spot a bunch of tall pink birds gathered by the water and wondered, "What is a group of flamingos called?" The answer is as colorful as the birds themselves: a flamboyance.

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in the bird world, some species seem designed to challenge that idea. These contenders for ugliest bird species sport bald heads, bare skin, and off-putting features that serve real evolutionary purposes.

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Words matter, especially when they echo through the trees. If you've ever seen a cluster of ravens swooping across a forest or perched on a fence post, you might wonder: What is a group of ravens called?

By Nico Avelle