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A group of ural owls is called a parliament. The Ural owl lives in forests in Europe and Asia. It has a round, pale face and dark eyes.
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What Is a Group of Owls Called? Parliament
A group of owls is called a parliament. Below you will find why owls gather together, fun facts and other animals with the same group name.
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A group of owls is called a parliament.
Say the word together, then read two quick facts to remember it.
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Say “parliament”
A group of owls is called a parliament. Say it slowly and clap for each part of the word.
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Living together
Being in a parliament helps owls stay safe, find food and look after their young.
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Fun fact
Owls can turn their heads about 270 degrees.
Act it outPretend to be a parliament with friends.
Write itWrite “parliament” and circle the first letter.
Match gameSay an animal, your child says its group name.
Similar animals
Other Animals That Live in A parliament
Learn these together with the owl. Tap a name to hear it.
Mammal
A group of bats is called a colony. Bats are the only mammals that can really fly. Many bats sleep upside down during the day.
Group: colony Read bat factsBird
A group of parrots is called a pandemonium. Many parrots can copy sounds, and some can even say words. Their feet have two toes pointing forward and two pointing back.
Group: pandemonium Read parrot factsReptile
A group of alligators is called a congregation. Alligators have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. Baby alligators squeak to call their mom while they are still inside the egg.
Group: congregation Read alligator facts
Quick quiz
Group Name Quiz: Owl
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Questions About Groups of Owls
A group of owls is called a parliament. Soft feathers let them fly almost silently.
A baby owl is called an owlet.
Many owls spend time in parliaments, especially to find food or raise babies. Owls can turn their heads about 270 degrees.
Owls eat mice, voles, insects and fish.
Owls live in every continent except Antarctica.
Many group names are hundreds of years old. People made them up to describe how the animals look, sound or act together.