Ov"en*bird` (?), n. Zool. (a)

Any species of the genus Furnarius, allied to the creepers. They inhabit South America and the West Indies, and construct curious oven-shaped nests.

(b)

In the United States, Seiurus aurocapillus; -- called also golden-crowned thrush.

(c)

In England, sometimes applied to the willow warbler, and to the long-tailed titmouse.

 

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