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    Ovenbird / Seiurus aurocapilla

    : Breeds. and, except when singing, inconspicuous mid May-early Aug in mature deciduous and mixed woodlands with minimal groundcover and extensive leaf litter.

    : but rarely detected early May-early Jun with from late Apr and a mid-late May peak, and again mid Aug-early Oct with a mid Sep peak and from early Aug to early Nov.

    Miscellany: Ovenbirds are, with Black-throated Green Warblers and Common Yellowthroats, our most common and widespread warblers.

    Last Updated: April 28th, 2024