Words matter, especially when they echo through the trees. If you've ever seen a cluster of ravens swooping across a forest or perched on a fence post, you might wonder: What is a group of ravens called ?

It turns out, the answer carries a heavy load of history, mythology, and a dash of drama.

Not Just a Flock

Most birds travel in flocks, but ravens get something different: a conspiracy. That’s one of the traditional collective nouns for a group of ravens.

The phrase "a conspiracy of ravens" evokes images of shadowy meetings and whispered secrets. It's no accident. Ravens have long been associated with prophecy, trickery, and wisdom in cultures across the northern hemisphere.

Another term is an "unkindness" of ravens. That phrase reflects how ravens were viewed in older European fol

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