What is a group of magpies called?
A tiding
of magpies
a tidinga parliamenta conventiclea mischief
| Animal | Magpies |
| Category | Birds |
| Collective noun | Tiding, Parliament, Conventicle, Mischief |
| Baby name | Chick |
💡 The rhyme “one for sorrow, two for joy” feeds the folklore behind “tidings.”
FAQ
What is a group of magpies called?
A group of magpies is called a tiding. Other accepted terms include a parliament, a conventicle, a mischief.
Are there other names for a group of magpies?
Yes — besides a “tiding,” you may see “parliament”, “conventicle”, “mischief”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby magpie called?
A baby magpie is called a chick.
More birds
A murder
of crows
An unkindness
of ravens
A parliament
of owls
A convocation
of eagles
A gaggle
of geese
A raft
of ducks
A flamboyance
of flamingos
An ostentation
of peacocks
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”