Did you know that the collective noun for kookaburras is a flock or riot? I couldn't think of a better name, some afternoons in our neighbourhood our local kookaburras are so loud they definitely sound like they're having a riot. ? Love kookaburras? You'll love our waterproof Kookaburra stickers!
A 'Gabble" of Galahs...
Another weird collective noun today, did you know a group of echidnas is called a parade? A pretty ironic name for a shy and very antisocial animal don't you think? Are you loving our fun facts? You can check out all of them here.
kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbɚrə/ noun. plural kookaburras.
A flock of Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus)
7. A group of wombats is called a 'wisdom of wombats' a 'mob of wombats' or a 'colony of wombats'. The name wombat comes from the Darug language, spoken by the Traditional Owners of Sydney.
Answer and Explanation: A group of platypuses is a called a paddle. The name comes from their paddle-shaped tails.
kookaburra – from the Wiradjuri word gugubarra.
However, given that “platypodes” has for some unfathomable reason never become popular, the dictionary goes on to say that the accepted plural is “platypuses” or (particularly in scientific and conservation contexts) “platypus”. (For the sake of simplicity, we prefer using the second term.)
Quokka Fun Fact #4: There wasn't a collective noun for Quokkas until the tourism board of Western Australia ran a competition a few years ago. Now a group of Quokkas is officially called a Shakka.
Collective nouns for plovers include a "brace", "congregation", "deceit", "ponderance", and "wing" of plovers. Whatever you call them, these cute little birds can be seen on sandy shores and in wetlands.
Herd. (Meaning) The noun “herd” is a common collective noun for animals that live together, whether they are wild or domesticated. Goats also live together and roam in fields in a group. Therefore, they are called a herd of goats.
The laughing kookaburra, also known as the laughing jackass, is the largest member of the kingfisher family. It got its name from its distinctive laugh, and can be heard at sunrise and at sunset.
Australian comedian Barry Humphries helped to popularise a number of phrases including some of his own inventions: 'as dry as a kookaburra's khyber' (very dry), and 'to syphon the python' and 'to point Percy at the porcelain' (both terms for urinating).
Their call is used to establish territory among family groups, most often at dawn and dusk. One bird starts with a low, hiccuping chuckle, then throws its head back in raucous laughter. Often several others join in.
noun. kan·ga·roo ˌkaŋ-gə-ˈrü plural kangaroos.
noun, plural kan·ga·roos, (especially collectively) kan·ga·roo.
If released into the wild, goldfish can group up into what's called a school. But they don't need companions to be happy in captivity and are fine if kept separately in a tank. Because they're not an aggressive species, they can be paired in a tank with fish that aren't vastly different in size.
A group of kangaroos (usually ten or more roos) is known as a mob, troop, or court.
A Group of Camels is called a Train. Other acceptable group names for camels are: caravan, herd or flock. Now You Know Your Animal Groups!
They are also creatures of habit that often live in groups known as mobs. They can range from size from 10 to 50 animals. Feral pigs are relatively heat intolerant and they are highly dependent on water for drinking and wallowing. They also require shaded areas to rest in during the daytime.
A flock of crows is called a murder. A flock of ravens is called an unkindness. A flock of rooks is called a building, clamor, or parliament.