Collective Noun for Buzzards

What Is a Group of Buzzards Called?

A group of buzzards is called a wake.

Collective Noun	Usage
wake	a wake of buzzards

wake of buzzards

What Type of Word is "Wake"?

The word "wake" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

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"Wake Is" or "Wake Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "wake" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:

• The wake is moving nearer.
• The wake are moving in different directions.

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