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Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

The Ovenbird is a small, brown bird that loves to sing in the forests. It makes a special nest on the ground that looks like an oven, which is how it got its name!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Ovenbird has an olive-brown back and white underparts with bold, black streaking across its chest. A distinctive orange crown, bordered by black stripes, and a prominent white eye-ring make it visually unique.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyParulidaeGenusSeiurus
Ovenbird
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Ovenbird

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its loud 'teacher-teacher-teacher' song is one of the loudest sounds in the forest!

Its unique domed nest, made of leaves on the ground, gives the bird its name!

Ovenbirds can migrate thousands of miles from North America to Central America!

Unlike most warblers, it walks on the forest floor, bobbing its head like a chicken!

Special abilities

Ability

Ground Forager

Ovenbirds can skillfully forage for food by walking on the forest floor, unlike most warblers that hop in trees.

Ability

Natural Camouflage

Ovenbirds have streaky brown and olive feathers that help them blend perfectly into the leaf litter.

Ability

Loud Singer

Ovenbirds possess powerful vocal cords that allow them to sing an incredibly loud, ringing 'teacher-teacher' song.

Ability

Nest Architect

Ovenbirds can construct a unique domed nest on the ground using leaves and grass, resembling an old-fashioned oven.

Measurements & details

Length
11-16 cm
Wingspan
20-25 cm
Weight
0.018-0.028 kg
Lifespan
2-8 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
3-6
Incubation
11-14 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

Ovenbirds munch on tasty insects and tiny creatures they find on the forest floor.

Primary Foods

  • beetles
  • ants
  • caterpillars
  • spiders
  • snails
  • slugs

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Ovenbird?

11-16 cm

What is Ovenbird's wingspan?

20-25 cm

How much does Ovenbird weigh?

0.018-0.028 kg

How long does Ovenbird live?

2-8 years

How fast can Ovenbird move?

45 km/h

What does Ovenbird eat?

Ovenbirds munch on tasty insects and tiny creatures they find on the forest floor.

Where is Ovenbird usually found?

Forests

How does Ovenbird hunt?

Foraging

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