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What is a group of flamingos called?

A flamboyance
of flamingos
a flamboyancea standa colony
AnimalFlamingos
CategoryBirds
Collective nounFlamboyance, Stand, Colony
Baby nameChick
💡 “Flamboyance” is perfect — their pink color comes from pigments in the algae and shrimp they eat.

FAQ

What is a group of flamingos called?

A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance. Other accepted terms include a stand, a colony.

Are there other names for a group of flamingos?

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

What is a baby flamingo called?

A baby flamingo 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.”