Covey

Pro Tip 1/3

Used to describe small groups of certain wild birds, not domestic birds like chickens.

During the walk, we spotted a covey of partridges near the hedgerow.

Pro Tip 2/3

Implies birds living in their natural surroundings, often used by hunters or in wildlife context.

Hunters often look for a covey in open fields at dawn or dusk.

Pro Tip 3/3

Suggests a sudden appearance or discovery, much like a surprise, often causing excitement.

A covey scattered noisily when we disturbed the underbrush.