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What are group of flamingos called ?

Did you know that a group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance"?


These elegant birds are known for their vibrant pink plumage and their equally colourful group name.



 

A flamboyance is the collective noun used to refer to a group of flamingos. It's a delightful term that captures the vibrant and eye-catching nature of these distinctive wading birds known for their bright pink feathers and unique posture.


Some key points about the flamboyance of flamingos:


  • It describes a group or flock of any number of flamingos gathered together.

  • The word "flamboyance" perfectly evokes the flamingos' flamboyant, showy appearance and behaviour.

  • Flamingos tend to congregate in large colonies for feeding, breeding, and protection from predators.

  • These social birds live in shallow lakes, lagoons, and estuaries where they can find their diet of algae, seeds, small crustaceans and insects.

  • Other fun collective nouns for groups of birds include a murmuration of starlings, a raft of ducks, and a parliament of owls.


So in summary, a flamboyance beautifully captures the dazzling, sociable nature of these iconic pink birds when they come together en masse. It's one of the more memorable and apt collective nouns in the English language.

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