What is a group of owls called?
A parliament
of owls
| Animal | Owls |
| Category | Birds |
| Collective noun | Parliament |
| Baby name | Owlet |
💡 “Parliament” was popularised by literature — owls long symbolised wisdom and counsel.
FAQ
What is a group of owls called?
A group of owls is called a parliament.
What is a baby owl called?
A baby owl is called a owlet.
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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.”