A Murder (Of Crows) In Sydney

A very large group of crows (called a "murder") has been hanging out on the Sydney waterfront. While this scene is quite interesting to many of us, it may be a bit unsettling for those with Ornithophobia (a fear of birds).

Why is a group of crows called a "murder"?

Way back in 1486 there was a book called "The Book of St. Albans". The book contained a list of names for collective groups of animals - and many were humorous.

A murder of crows likely has associations to how commonly crows are thought of as omens of death. For example, they are scavengers that tend to show up when there is something dead nearby. A more interesting potential origin involves a folktale where groups of crows gather together to decide the "capital fate" of another crow. [Source: Quora]

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Apparently not all murders are created equal. A very large group of crows has been regularly hanging out on the Sydney waterfront.
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Jason Young Follow Me
We see this murder pass through Point Edward in the morning and then return in the evening. It's quite interesting to watch this massive group pass through.
Joe Ward Follow Me
I always find it interesting when a dozen or so show up. I definitely need to get down to check out this out some evening. :)
Mary Campbell Follow Me
I find them so interesting, a wrote a whole article on them! (BTW, the crow expert I spoke to says no scientist would use the word "murder," they call groups of crows roosts). https://capebretonspectator.com/2016/12/21/crow-roost-cbrm/

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