What is a group of buffalo called?
A gang
of buffalo
a ganga herdan obstinacy
| Animal | Buffalo |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Gang, Herd, Obstinacy |
| Baby name | Calf |
💡 “Obstinacy” reflects how stubborn and immovable a herd can be.
FAQ
What is a group of buffalo called?
A group of buffalo is called a gang. Other accepted terms include a herd, an obstinacy.
Are there other names for a group of buffalo?
Yes — besides a “gang,” you may see “herd”, “obstinacy”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby buffalo called?
A baby buffalo is called a calf.
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.”