What is a group of flamingos called?
A flamboyance
of flamingos
a flamboyancea standa colony
| Animal | Flamingos |
| Category | Birds |
| Collective noun | Flamboyance, Stand, Colony |
| Baby name | Chick |
💡 “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.
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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.”