Definitions for: Ovenbird


[n] small brownish South American birds that build oven-shaped clay nests
[n] American warbler; builds a dome-shaped nest on the ground



Webster (1913) Definition: Ov"en*bird`, n. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) Any species of the genus Furnarius, allied to the
creepers. They inhabit South America and the West Indies,
and construct curious oven-shaped nests.
(b) In the United States, Seiurus aurocapillus; -- called
also golden-crowned thrush.
(c) In England, sometimes applied to the willow warbler, and
to the long-tailed titmouse.

Synonyms: Seiurus aurocapillus

See Also: Furnarius, genus Furnarius, genus Seiurus, New World warbler, Seiurus, tyrannid, wood warbler

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