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What is a group of falcons called?

A cast
of falcons
a casta bazaar
AnimalFalcons
CategoryBirds
Collective nounCast, Bazaar
Baby nameEyas
💡 A “cast” traditionally meant two falcons released by a falconer at once.

FAQ

What is a group of falcons called?

A group of falcons is called a cast. Other accepted terms include a bazaar.

Are there other names for a group of falcons?

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

What is a baby falcon called?

A baby falcon is called a eyas.

More birds

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