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What is a group of ravens called?

An unkindness
of ravens
an unkindnessa conspiracya treachery
AnimalRavens
CategoryBirds
Collective nounUnkindness, Conspiracy, Treachery
Baby nameChick
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FAQ

What is a group of ravens called?

A group of ravens is called an unkindness. Other accepted terms include a conspiracy, a treachery.

Are there other names for a group of ravens?

Yes — besides an “unkindness,” you may see “conspiracy”, “treachery”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby raven called?

A baby raven is called a chick.

More birds

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