What is a group of donkeys called?
A drove
of donkeys
a drovea pacea herd
| Animal | Donkeys |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Drove, Pace, Herd |
| Baby name | Foal |
💡 A “pace” of donkeys is one of the oldest recorded collective nouns.
FAQ
What is a group of donkeys called?
A group of donkeys is called a drove. Other accepted terms include a pace, a herd.
Are there other names for a group of donkeys?
Yes — besides a “drove,” you may see “pace”, “herd”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby donkey called?
A baby donkey is called a foal.
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.”