Covey is a noun that refers to a small party or flock of birds. 

The Latin word cubare (coo BAR ay) means ‘lie down.’ 

Our word of the day began life in the Middle English period and has since mostly been used to describe a gathering of birds, but can be used to describe anything — even people. Here’s an example:

I was shocked to see a covey of trick-or-treaters at my door last week, partly because it wasn’t even dark outside yet, but also because it won’t be Halloween for another ten months.