What is a group of woodpeckers called?
A descent
of woodpeckers
| Animal | Woodpeckers |
| Category | Birds |
| Collective noun | Descent |
| Baby name | Chick |
💡 “Descent” is a clever nod to how they move down tree trunks.
FAQ
What is a group of woodpeckers called?
A group of woodpeckers is called a descent.
What is a baby woodpecker called?
A baby woodpecker 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.”