ovenbird
Clay dome builder
An ovenbird is a small brownish North American warbler that builds a domed nest on the forest floor resembling a Dutch oven.
The name also applies to a large family of South American birds known for constructing elaborate enclosed nests from mud or plant material.
We heard an ovenbird's emphatic call from the underbrush.
Perching bird order member
- warblerSmall melodious bird
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- ornithologyScientific study of birds
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
avifauna · songbird · insectivorous · ground-nesting · migratory · neotropical · endemic · biodiversity
Rounded vault forming roof
- wovenInterlaced on loom
- chamberEnclosed room or cavity
- entrancePoint of access
- ground-levelAt terrain height
construction · structure · architecture · craftsmanship · engineering · clay · adobe · roof
Seeking wild food sources
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- secretiveInclined to conceal
- skulkingMoving furtively, covertly
cryptic · camouflaged · furtive · hidden · wary · elusive · nesting · breeding
Forested land area
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
- underbrushDense low forest vegetation
- thicketDense shrub cluster
- canopyOverhead protective covering
ecosystem · ground-dwelling · understory · shade · humid · temperate · trail · clearing
Western Hemisphere landmasses
- neotropicalLatin American biogeographic zone
- AppalachianEastern U.S. mountain region
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
- MexicoNorth American southern nation
flyway · range · distribution · regional
Gradual increase in loudness
- vocalizationProducing sounds with voice
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- trillRapid pitch oscillation
- loudHigh in volume
ringing · emphatic · repetitive · territorial · serenade · chorus · singing · acoustic
passerine
Perching bird order member
- warblerSmall melodious bird
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- ornithologyScientific study of birds
classification · avifauna · songbird · insectivorous · ground-nesting · migratory · neotropical · endemic · biodiversity · genus
dome
Rounded vault forming roof
ground-level · construction · structure · architecture · craftsmanship · engineering · clay · adobe · roof · shelter
foraging
Seeking wild food sources
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- secretiveInclined to conceal
skulking · cryptic · camouflaged · furtive · hidden · wary · elusive · nesting · breeding · migration
woodland
Forested land area
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
- underbrushDense low forest vegetation
- thicketDense shrub cluster
canopy · ecosystem · ground-dwelling · understory · shade · humid · temperate · trail · clearing · ravine
Americas
Western Hemisphere landmasses
- neotropicalLatin American biogeographic zone
- AppalachianEastern U.S. mountain region
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
Mexico · flyway · range · distribution · regional
crescendo
Gradual increase in loudness
- vocalizationProducing sounds with voice
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- trillRapid pitch oscillation
loud · ringing · emphatic · repetitive · territorial · serenade · chorus · singing · acoustic · resonant
- Forest Birdswoodpecker, nuthatch, chickadee, titmouse, treecreeper
- nesting birdsrobin, sparrow, wren, swallow, finch
- songbirdsrobin, sparrow, canary, bluebird, cardinal
- South American birdsharpy eagle, scarlet macaw, toucan, macaw, hoatzin
- ovenbirdsspinetail, thornbird, firewood-gatherer, woodcreeper
- Suboscinesantbird, manakin, woodcreeper, bellbird, pitta
ovenbirdwoodpecker
Tree-drilling bird
bluebird · chickadee · nuthatch · wood duck · screech owl