What is a group of bats called?
A colony
of bats
a colonya clouda cauldron
| Animal | Bats |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Colony, Cloud, Cauldron |
| Baby name | Pup |
💡 A bat colony emerging at dusk can look like a “cloud” — some roosts hold millions.
FAQ
What is a group of bats called?
A group of bats is called a colony. Other accepted terms include a cloud, a cauldron.
Are there other names for a group of bats?
Yes — besides a “colony,” you may see “cloud”, “cauldron”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby bat called?
A baby bat is called a pup.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”