What is a group of ducks called?
A raft
of ducks
a rafta teama paddlinga flock
| Animal | Ducks |
| Category | Birds |
| Collective noun | Raft, Team, Paddling, Flock |
| Baby name | Duckling |
💡 On water they’re a “raft” or “paddling”; in flight, a “team” or “flock.”
FAQ
What is a group of ducks called?
A group of ducks is called a raft. Other accepted terms include a team, a paddling, a flock.
Are there other names for a group of ducks?
Yes — besides a “raft,” you may see “team”, “paddling”, “flock”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby duck called?
A baby duck is called a duckling.
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Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”