What do you call a group of buzzards?

An interesting quotation:

". . .most of us know that bees are called swarms, and ants are called colonies. Among ocean life, I was aware that whales are pods, and fish are schools. Cattle are herd, birds are flocks, and if you watch Lion King, you know a tribe of lions is a pride. If you grew up in the country, you might know that crows are murders. Maybe the most unnerving one is an ambush of tigers. I was surprised to learn that a group of buzzards waiting around together to feast on leftover carnage is called a.... [wait for it] 

 

[C]ommittee.

This explains what's wrong with so many of today's churches (civic organizations, clubs, etc.)--there are far too many blood-thirsty buzzards waiting around to feast on human carnage.

 

Source: Barbarian Way by Erwin McManus

 

[Addendum: To be technically correct it's a WAKE of buzzards and a COMMITTEE of vultures. However, "buzzard" is a derogatory term used to describe vultures. Go figure.]  

 

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Comments

[Angela-Eloise]

Simply delicious! (your post, not the human carnage!)

[David]

That explains a lot.

[anne johnson]

I thought I knew everything about buzzards, i.e. Sacred Thunderbirds. But you, Enlightened One, have broadened my knowledge. I can't think of a more appropriate description. I would love to know where you acquired that information, if you would please email me.

[Mark]

It was taken from the book of an author who is otherwise trustworthy & accurate.

But you may have stumbled upon something.

Based on a few google searches, it appears that it's a WAKE of buzzards and a COMMITTEE of vultures.

However, the word "buzzard" is a derogatory term often used to describe a vulture. And buzzard is often a derogatory term used to decribe a chicken hawk.

So, I'll let you sort out things & I'll keep a closer eye on this particular author.

Thanks for the question.

pax,
meb