Ovenbird: Teacher, Teacher!

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Scientific Name: Seiurus aurocapilla
Population: 26 million
Trend: Stable
Habitat: Breeds in mature deciduous and mixed forests; winters in lowland forest.

The olive-backed, ground-dwelling Ovenbird can be mistaken for a Wood Thrush at first glance, but it is actually a warbler. A closer look at this bird reveals black stripes beneath, rather than the spots of a thrush. Other identifiers are a bold white eye-ring and dark lateral stripes framing an orange crown, which the Ovenbird raises when agitated. This woodland songbird has a short tail, often cocked at a jaunty angle, and long, pink legs.

The Ovenbird gets its common name from its dome-shaped ground nest, which reminded early observers of an old-fashioned brick oven.

Despite its rather inconspicuous plumage, this charming warbler captivates scientists and artists alike. What makes the Ovenbird so memorable?

Find out at https://abcbirds.org/bird/ovenbird.

Video by Benjamin Clock/Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology