Ovenbird

New World Warblers 👁 398 views Updated 2026-11-01

Ovenbird (<em>Seiurus aurocapilla</em>) is a species of New World Warblers (<em>Parulidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) is a species of New World Warblers (Parulidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A terrestrial warbler that walks on forest floors like a thrush, with an orange crown stripe; builds a domed nest like a small oven; its loud 'teacher-teacher-teacher' song rings through woods.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Seiurus; binomial: Seiurus aurocapilla; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766). Typical size: 14-15cm. Average lifespan: 3-6 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: MA, West Indies and n SA.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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