What is a group of crows called?

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This group name sounds like something out of a crime show.
It's the crime a detective solves in a "who-done-it" mystery.
It's the most serious crime a person can be charged with.

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Answer: Murder

Also accepted: A murder, a murder, A murder of crows

A group of crows is called a murder, a name dating back to the 1400s. It likely comes from old folk beliefs linking crows to death, since they were often seen around battlefields and gallows. Crows are also extremely smart: they can recognise human faces, use tools, and even hold a grudge against people who've treated them badly.

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