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What is a group of larks called?

An exaltation
of larks
an exaltationa bevyan ascension
AnimalLarks
CategoryBirds
Collective nounExaltation, Bevy, Ascension
Baby nameChick
💡 “Exaltation” captures the lark’s soaring, joyful song flight.

FAQ

What is a group of larks called?

A group of larks is called an exaltation. Other accepted terms include a bevy, an ascension.

Are there other names for a group of larks?

Yes — besides an “exaltation,” you may see “bevy”, “ascension”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby lark called?

A baby lark 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.”