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What is a group of sparrows called?

A host
of sparrows
a hosta quarrela flutter
AnimalSparrows
CategoryBirds
Collective nounHost, Quarrel, Flutter
Baby nameChick
💡 “Host” reflects how sparrows gather in large, busy numbers.

FAQ

What is a group of sparrows called?

A group of sparrows is called a host. Other accepted terms include a quarrel, a flutter.

Are there other names for a group of sparrows?

Yes — besides a “host,” you may see “quarrel”, “flutter”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby sparrow called?

A baby sparrow 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.”