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Seiurus aurocapillus

Ovenbird \Ov"en*bird`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)

  1. Any species of the genus Furnarius, allied to the creepers. They inhabit South America and the West Indies, and construct curious oven-shaped nests.

  2. In the United States, Seiurus aurocapillus; -- called also golden-crowned thrush.

  3. In England, sometimes applied to the willow warbler, and to the long-tailed titmouse.