Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla)
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Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla (Linnaeus, 1766)

11–16 cmLength19 gWeight

The ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) is a small songbird of the New World warbler family Parulidae.

Busiest months: May · Most records: United States, Canada, Belize

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Ovenbird has been recorded at 1,010 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 34 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Central ParkUnited States11,491 records
  2. Magee Marsh – BoardwalkUnited States9,397 records
  3. Prospect ParkUnited States9,371 records
More places
  1. Point Pelee National ParkCanada8,979 records
  2. Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Lincoln Park, ChicagoUnited States8,023 records
  3. Central Park – The RambleUnited States6,405 records
  4. Mount Auburn CemeteryUnited States5,467 records
  5. Sabine WoodsUnited States5,268 records
  6. High Island – Smith Oaks SanctuaryUnited States4,340 records
  7. Garret Mountain ReservationUnited States3,730 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United StatesCanadaBelizeMexicoGuatemalaCubaBermudaBahamas

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) is a small songbird of the New World warbler family Parulidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Seiurus. This migratory bird breeds in eastern North America and winters in Central America, many Caribbean islands, Florida and northern Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Ovenbird?

The Ovenbird is about 11–16 cm long and weighs around 19 g.

Where does the Ovenbird live?

Its breeding range: North America: northern, central, eastern. It is most often recorded in United States, Canada and Belize.

When is the best time to see the Ovenbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Ovenbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ovenbird as Least Concern.

What does the Ovenbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Ovenbird in?

It belongs to the family New World Warblers (Parulidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
11–16 cm
Weight
19 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Migratory
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
73 mm
Tail
50 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: northern, central, eastern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Warblers Parulidae
Genus
Seiurus

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Ovenbird

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