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ODNR Division of Wildlife - A to Z Species Guide - Ovenbird

 Ovenbird

ovenbird

Warblers, with their brilliantly colored feathers, are the tiny jewels of Ohio's bird families. They are very active -- constantly flittering around. Most are yellow with black-and-white markings. Their plumage varies considerably from spring to fall, juvenile to adult and male to female. The tail is square, often with white markings. Warblers feed almost entirely on insects gleaned from leaves and twigs with their slender bills. Members of this family abound in any Ohio woodland or brushy area during the spring and fall migration seasons. In spring their buzzlike songs (not warbling) fill the air with a delightful chorus.


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Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla

At-a-Glance

• Incubation: 11-13 days

• Clutch Size: 4-5 eggs

• Young Fledge: 8-10 days after hatching

• Typical Foods: insects, spiders, snails and worms
Description
The ovenbird looks and acts more like a thrush than a warbler. The upper side is olive-brown while the breast is white with heavy black streaks. Other distinguishing marks are the prominent white eye-rings and orange crown with black stripes.

Habitat and Habits
This fairly common summer resident is found in dry mature woodlands and most of its time is spent walking on the forest floor. A loud teacher, teacher, teacher is the song.

Reproduction and Care of the Young
The ovenbird is named for its nest, an oven-shaped dome made of leaves and grass, with a side entrance. It is built on the ground. The four to five eggs are white with brown spots.