Collective Noun for Seagulls

What Is a Group of Seagulls Called?

A group of seagulls is called a colony.

Collective Noun	Usage
colony	a colony of seagulls

colony of seagulls

Other Words for a Group of Seagulls

While colony is the most common collective noun for seagulls, a group of seagulls is also called a flock.

What Type of Word is "Colony"?

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

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"Colony Is" or "Colony Are"?

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

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