A group of geese is called a gaggle when they are on land or in the water
. When geese are flying, especially in formation, they are called a skein , team , or wedge (the latter when flying in a tight "V" formation)
. The most general term, which can apply in any context, is a flock
. Here’s a summary table for clarity:
Situation| Collective Noun
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On land or water| Gaggle, Plump
Flying (general)| Skein, Team
Flying in V-formation| Wedge
Any context| Flock
There are also many less common terms, such as "plump," "chevron," and "string," but "gaggle," "skein," and "flock" are the most widely used
