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What is a group of rabbits called?

A colony
of rabbits
a colonya warrena flufflea nest
AnimalRabbits
CategoryMammals
Collective nounColony, Warren, Fluffle, Nest
Baby nameKit
💡 “Fluffle” is a modern, informal favorite; a warren is also the network of burrows they live in.

FAQ

What is a group of rabbits called?

A group of rabbits is called a colony. Other accepted terms include a warren, a fluffle, a nest.

Are there other names for a group of rabbits?

Yes — besides a “colony,” you may see “warren”, “fluffle”, “nest”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby rabbit called?

A baby rabbit is called a kit.

More mammals

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