
One of the common songs heard in the forest comes from the small warbler, the Ovenbird. It gets its name from its covered nest which resembles a Dutch oven. This ground nest is a woven domed cup of leaves and plant stems, and lined with hair, with a side entrance.
The Ovenbird inhabits the uplands and moderately sloped areas of the forest. Neighboring males sing together. One male begins, the second will join in immediately after. They pause, then sing one after the other again, for up to 40 songs. Go here to play a very clear recording of the Ovenbird's song.

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Hearthead was all agog at the sound of the ovenbird!
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