ovenbird

• Substantivo que designa aves que constroem ninhos em forma de forno: certos pássaros canoros americanos que fazem ninhos em cúpula no chão (do gênero Seiurus) ou pequenas aves castanhas da América do Sul, como as do gênero Furnarius, que constroem ninhos de barro em forma de forno.

A noun referring to either an American warbler that builds a dome-shaped nest on the ground, or a small brownish South American bird that builds oven-shaped clay nests.

1. C1formalamerican

   A small American warbler that builds a dome-shaped nest on the ground, resembling an oven.

   Mariquita-forneira

   • The ovenbird is known for its distinctive ground nest shaped like a dome.
   • We spotted an ovenbird foraging for insects in the forest.
   • The ovenbird's song is a loud 'teacher-teacher-teacher'.

2. C1formalamerican

   A small brownish South American bird that builds oven-shaped clay nests.

   Ave sul-americana

   • The ovenbird constructs a sturdy nest from mud and clay.
   • In Argentina, the ovenbird is a common sight in rural areas.
   • The ovenbird's nest is often built on fence posts or tree branches.