Ovenbird

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Forest floor.
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: "Teacher-teacher-TEACHER".

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Ovenbird sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the new world warblers family.

Recent US sightings

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