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A Kit of Pigeons

October 3, 2026August 21, 2026 by Jesse Gaggle

Cartoon of a disappointed boy at Christmas receiving a boxed pigeon kit containing five pigeons from his grandma.

A group of pigeons is also known as a kit. A group of pigeons is called a kit, a term that comes specifically from the world of pigeon racing and keeping, rather than describing wild flocks in general. A “kit” traditionally refers to a small, trained group of homing or racing pigeons kept and flown … Read more

What Is a Group of Pigeons Called?

October 3, 2026October 3, 2025 by Jesse Gaggle

🐦 Birds · Collective Nouns What Is a Group of Pigeons Called? A city regular with a surprisingly decorated history as a wartime messenger. 💬 A group of pigeons is most often called a flock, with kit and loft used more specifically among pigeon keepers. Pigeons (Columba livia) have been domesticated for roughly 5,000 years … Read more