What is a group of squirrels called?
A scurry
of squirrels
a scurrya dray
| Animal | Squirrels |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Scurry, Dray |
| Baby name | Kit |
💡 A “dray” can mean both a squirrel’s nest and a group of them.
FAQ
What is a group of squirrels called?
A group of squirrels is called a scurry. Other accepted terms include a dray.
Are there other names for a group of squirrels?
Yes — besides a “scurry,” you may see “dray”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby squirrel called?
A baby squirrel is called a kit.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”