What is the collective noun for geese?

• A. Flock
• B. Herd
• C. Swarm
• D. Gaggle

Answer: (D)

When naming a group of animals, the word used often depends on the species and what they’re doing. For geese, the common term for a group that’s on the ground or moving together and making a lot of noise is gaggle. It reflects their characteristic vocalization and social behavior. In contrast, when geese are in flight the group is usually called a skein or a wedge, which shows how the situation changes the terminology.

The other options are more general or apply to different kinds of animals: a flock is a broad term for birds but not as specific to geese, a herd is used for mammals, and a swarm is typically for insects or crowds in motion. So gaggle is the most appropriate and traditional term for geese.