Migration. Migrates mostly at night. Ovenbirds nesting east of the Appalachians may go to the Caribbean for the winter, while those from west of the Appalachians are likely to migrate to Mexico or Central America.

What is the range of the Ovenbird?

The Ovenbird has a tremendous range estimated at roughly 5,200,000 square kilometers. This bird can be found in a wide range of areas including Canada and the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, large areas of South America, and has vagrant populations in Greenland, and the UK.

How long do oven birds live?

The oldest known Ovenbird was at least 11 years old when it was recaught and rereleased in Connecticut, the same state where it had been banded as a young bird.