Texas
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
(L 6" WS 9.5" Wt 0.68 oz)
Studies estimate that half of
all Ovenbirds die each
year...known oldest is 7 yrs.
all Ovenbirds die each
year...known oldest is 7 yrs.
South Padre Island
18Apr2021
18Apr2021
Seiurus in Greek means to
shake or wag to and fro;
aurocapilla in Latin means
goldcapped or headed.
shake or wag to and fro;
aurocapilla in Latin means
goldcapped or headed.
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Ovenbird: “A voice in the woods.”
(Roger Tory Peterson)