A flock of crows is commonly called a "murder" of crows. Other collective nouns for a group of crows include a mob, a horde, and a parliament. The term "murder" originates from historical associations with death and dark superstitions, as crows were often seen around battlefields, cemeteries, and gallows, places linked to death. Some folklore also suggested that crows would gather in councils to decide the fate of a member of their group, hence the term "murder." Despite the eerie name, crows are highly intelligent and social birds.
