What is a group of penguins called?
A colony
of penguins
a colonya waddlea huddlea rookery
| Animal | Penguins |
| Category | Birds |
| Collective noun | Colony, Waddle, Huddle, Rookery |
| Baby name | Chick |
💡 On land they “waddle”; huddling for warmth, they’re a “huddle.”
FAQ
What is a group of penguins called?
A group of penguins is called a colony. Other accepted terms include a waddle, a huddle, a rookery.
Are there other names for a group of penguins?
Yes — besides a “colony,” you may see “waddle”, “huddle”, “rookery”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby penguin called?
A baby penguin 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.”