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Ovenbird
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| Length: |
6 inches |
Song: |
TEAcher - TEAcher
- TEAcher. |
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Wingspan: |
9 inches |
Behavior: |
Alone
or in pairs. |
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Weight: |
0.7
ounces |
Breeding: |
Monogamous. Solitary nester. |
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Habitat: |
Tropical forest. |
Population: |
Northern
Atlantic coast. |
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Migration: |
Migratory |
Feeders: |
Insects, caterpillars, snails,
slugs, earthworms, amphibians, seeds, berries, fruit. |
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Appearance: |
White eye ring, white belly
with dark brown splotches. |
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Interesting Facts: |
What looks like him is the
Louisana Waterthrush and the Northern Waterthrush.
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Compiled by
Justin and Sebastien, Middletown
Elementary School, Louisville, KY
Information from Birds of North America by Fred J Alsop III, DK Publishing, Inc., 2001
Photos -
http://images.fws.gov
with permission from National Fish and Wildlife Service
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