A group of owls is called a parliament.

The tradition of naming animal groups started in the 1400s. A famous book from 1486 called 'The Book of Saint Albans' listed many of these names. Hunters and noble families used these terms to show they were well-educated. Other examples include a 'pride' of lions or a 'murder' of crows.In nature, most owls do not actually live in groups. Species like the Great Horned Owl and the Barn Owl are solitary and protect their own space. They do not fly in flocks like geese or starlings. Some species, like the Long-eared Owl, might sleep near each other only to stay warm or safe.The word 'parliament' became popular because of the author C.S. Lewis. In his 1953 book 'The Silver Chair,' a group of owls meets to talk about important news. He called this meeting a 'Parliament of Owls.' This fit the old idea that owls are smart and thoughtful.Owls look wise because of their large eyes and calm movements. Their eyes are fixed in place by bone rings, so they must turn their whole head to see. They can rotate their necks up to 270 degrees. Their feathers are also designed for silent flight, which helps them move like quiet observers.