ovenbird
1 synonym for ovenbird, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An American warbler, Seiurus aurocapilla, that builds a dome-shaped nest of vegetation.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
furnariid
How to use ovenbird
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an ovenbird's nest
the ovenbird family
an ovenbird's song
Ovenbird is a standard, neutral term used by birdwatchers and ornithologists.
Etymology
Ovenbird combines oven and bird, describing the dome-shaped nest that these birds build, which resembles a small oven.
Full origin of ovenbird →Frequently asked questions
What is an ovenbird?
An ovenbird can refer to the American warbler Seiurus aurocapilla, which nests on the forest floor, or to any bird in the Central and South American family Furnariidae.
Why is it called an ovenbird?
The name comes from oven and bird, referring to a nest shaped like a small domed oven.
Where do ovenbirds live?
The warbler species breeds in North American woodland, while the Furnariidae ovenbirds are found across Central and South America.
