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What is a group of turkeys called?

A rafter
of turkeys
a raftera ganga flock
AnimalTurkeys
CategoryBirds
Collective nounRafter, Gang, Flock
Baby namePoult
💡 A baby turkey is a “poult”; a male is a tom and a female a hen.

FAQ

What is a group of turkeys called?

A group of turkeys is called a rafter. Other accepted terms include a gang, a flock.

Are there other names for a group of turkeys?

Yes — besides a “rafter,” you may see “gang”, “flock”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby turkey called?

A baby turkey is called a poult.

More birds

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