What is a group of starlings called?
A murmuration
of starlings
a murmurationa chattering
| Animal | Starlings |
| Category | Birds |
| Collective noun | Murmuration, Chattering |
| Baby name | Chick |
💡 A “murmuration” is the breathtaking swirling cloud starlings form at dusk.
FAQ
What is a group of starlings called?
A group of starlings is called a murmuration. Other accepted terms include a chattering.
Are there other names for a group of starlings?
Yes — besides a “murmuration,” you may see “chattering”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby starling called?
A baby starling is called a chick.
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Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”