Flock
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Pro Tip 1/3
Not for Singles
Use 'flock' for groups, not individual birds or animals. We watched a flock of geese fly overhead.
Pro Tip 2/3
Specific Animals
'Flock' is typically used for birds and some animals like sheep or goats. A flock of sparrows landed in the garden.
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Natural Setting
'Flock' suggests animals in a natural or rural setting, rather than a zoo or home. She keeps a flock of chickens on her farm.