Animals gathered in herds are usually either grazers or browsers. Grazers prefer low-lying vegetation such as grass and hay. They also tend to be larger animals because gr… See more

Browsers, on the other hand, prefer things that are a little harder to get to. Leaves, shrubs, and other taller plants are their favorites. Those things tend to be less fibrous and … See more

In this case, a “flock of chickens” refers to a group of both chickens and roosters, or both males and females, while a “brood of chickens” is truly a group of only hens, or females. “B… See more

While “flock” works just as well, the term “siege” is a bit more interesting. How could a group of marsh birds with long, skinny necks and legs be referred to by such a military ter… See more

Despite being frequently confused for each other, ravens and crows are different species of birds. They are, however, in the same genus. The precise reason for their groups bei… See more