| ovenbird | <ornithology> Any species of the genus Furnarius, allied to the creepers. They inhabit South America and the West Indies, and construct curious oven-shaped nests. In the United States, Seiurus aurocapillus; called also golden-crowned thrush. In England, sometimes applied to the willow warbler, and to the long-tailed titmouse. (06 Mar 1998) |
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