Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide
Seiurus aurocapilla
Pronounced (approx.): see-YUR-us aw-roh-KAP-il-uh
A woodland warbler that walks through leaf litter beneath the trees and sings a ringing, repeated teacher-like phrase. [1]
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NATIVE TO NORTH AMERICA
Listen in mature woods, then scan the forest floor and low branches. Watch for deliberate walking rather than rapid hopping. [1]
Use the range map for seasonal context and the observation map to explore reported sightings near you.
Listen for rhythm and tone, then compare what you hear with the bird’s appearance and habitat.
Waterthrushes have strong eyebrows rather than a complete white eyering. Thrushes are larger and lack the Ovenbird’s orange crown stripe. [1]
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Ovenbirds search leaf litter for small invertebrates. The female builds a covered nest on the ground and camouflages it with leaves. The bird’s common name refers to this ovenlike nest rather than its feeding behavior. [2]
Explore reported observations and photographs on iNaturalist. Zoom to your area and use date filters to investigate seasonal sightings.
Reported sightings are not a complete range map. A lack of records does not necessarily mean the species is absent.
Choose a photograph and name three clues you can see. Compare another view to learn how angle, age, season, and lighting change the bird’s appearance.