Collective Noun for Jackdaws

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What Is a Group of Jackdaws Called?

A group of jackdaws is called a band.

Collective Noun	Usage
band	a band of jackdaws

band of jackdaws

Other Words for a Group of Jackdaws

While band is the most common collective noun for jackdaws, a group of jackdaws is also called a clattering or train.

What Type of Word is "Band"?

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

"Band Is" or "Band Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "band" 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 band is moving nearer.
• The band are moving in different directions.

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