A group of crows is called a “murder.” There are several different explanations for the origin of this term, mostly based on old folk tales and superstitions. For instance, there is a folktale that crows will gather and decide the capital fate of another crow. read more
These fanciful names for groups of animals all seem to have originated with the Victorians. The Victorians also originated things like “the language of fans”, “the language of flowers”, and elaborate codes for flirtation. read more
But “murder of crows,” and the like—the ones that people giggle over despite no actual instance of anyone using the term to refer to a flock of crows maybe ever in history—those need to go. Accuracy is part of the reason. read more