In scientific or everyday conversation, not really. Birders and biologists stick to simple terms like flock, colony, or brood, depending on context.
But the more colorful group names still show up in writing, classroom posters, and yes, trivia games.
For example, while most of us just say a “group of crows,” you’ll likely hear the more memorable “murder of crows” at parties or on pub quiz nights. The same goes for an “unkindness of ravens,” which lives on thanks to its eerie tone and literary appearances.
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