Collective Noun for Kingfishers

What Is a Group of Kingfishers Called?

A group of kingfishers is called a realm.

Collective Noun	Usage
realm	a realm of kingfishers

realm of kingfishers

Other Words for a Group of Kingfishers

While realm is the most common collective noun for kingfishers, a group of kingfishers is also called a crown or concentration.

What Type of Word is "Realm"?

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

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"Realm Is" or "Realm Are"?

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

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