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What is a group of crows called?

A murder
of crows
a murdera horde
AnimalCrows
CategoryBirds
Collective nounMurder, Horde
Baby nameChick
💡 “A murder of crows” comes from medieval “terms of venery” and old folklore linking crows to death.

FAQ

What is a group of crows called?

A group of crows is called a murder. Other accepted terms include a horde.

Are there other names for a group of crows?

Yes — besides a “murder,” you may see “horde”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby crow called?

A baby crow is called a chick.

More birds

Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”