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What is a group of peacocks called?

An ostentation
of peacocks
an ostentationa mustera pride
AnimalPeacocks
CategoryBirds
Collective nounOstentation, Muster, Pride
Baby namePeachick
💡 “Ostentation” nods to the male’s show-stopping tail display.

FAQ

What is a group of peacocks called?

A group of peacocks is called an ostentation. Other accepted terms include a muster, a pride.

Are there other names for a group of peacocks?

Yes — besides an “ostentation,” you may see “muster”, “pride”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby peacock called?

A baby peacock is called a peachick.

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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.”