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What is a group of pigeons called?

A kit
of pigeons
a kita flocka loft
AnimalPigeons
CategoryBirds
Collective nounKit, Flock, Loft
Baby nameSquab
💡 A “kit” usually refers to trained or flying domestic pigeons.

FAQ

What is a group of pigeons called?

A group of pigeons is called a kit. Other accepted terms include a flock, a loft.

Are there other names for a group of pigeons?

Yes — besides a “kit,” you may see “flock”, “loft”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby pigeon called?

A baby pigeon is called a squab.

More birds

Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”