What is a group of vultures called?
A committee
of vultures
a committeea wakea kettlea venue
| Animal | Vultures |
| Category | Birds |
| Collective noun | Committee, Wake, Kettle, Venue |
| Baby name | Chick |
💡 A feeding group is a “wake”; circling in the air they’re a “kettle.”
FAQ
What is a group of vultures called?
A group of vultures is called a committee. Other accepted terms include a wake, a kettle, a venue.
Are there other names for a group of vultures?
Yes — besides a “committee,” you may see “wake”, “kettle”, “venue”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby vulture called?
A baby vulture is called a chick.
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An unkindness
of ravens
A parliament
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A convocation
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A flamboyance
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An ostentation
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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.”