What is a group of pelicans called?
A pod
of pelicans
a poda squadrona scoop
| Animal | Pelicans |
| Category | Birds |
| Collective noun | Pod, Squadron, Scoop |
| Baby name | Chick |
💡 “Scoop” nods to the pelican’s huge throat pouch used to catch fish.
FAQ
What is a group of pelicans called?
A group of pelicans is called a pod. Other accepted terms include a squadron, a scoop.
Are there other names for a group of pelicans?
Yes — besides a “pod,” you may see “squadron”, “scoop”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby pelican called?
A baby pelican is called a chick.
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A murder
of crows
An unkindness
of ravens
A parliament
of owls
A convocation
of eagles
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A flamboyance
of flamingos
An ostentation
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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.”