Ovenbird Definition
ŭvən-bûrd
noun
A thrushlike warbler (Seiurus aurocapilla) of the Americas, having a loud call and characteristically building a domed, oven-shaped nest on the ground.
American Heritage
Any of a large family (Furnariidae) of Neotropical passerine birds; esp., any of a genus (Furnarius) that builds a two-chambered, dome-shaped nest from clay and dried leaves.
Webster's New World
Any of various other birds that build a domelike nest on the ground; esp., a North American wood warbler (Seiurus aurocapillus)
Webster's New World
Any of several birds.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- Seiurus aurocapillus
Other Word Forms of Ovenbird
Noun
Singular:
ovenbird
Plural:
ovenbirdsOrigin of Ovenbird
From its oven-shaped nest
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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