A complete identification list of birds with a red head throughout the US and Canada including photos & details about each species.

Maybe you spotted a bird with a red head and wondered what type it is. Or, maybe you’re dreaming of birds with red heads. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. This article includes the species of wild birds in the US and Canada with red heads. They could have an entire head that’s red, a spot on the head that’s red, or the entire bird is red- they’re all here!

The next step is to identify it.

A beautiful photo of each bird and their range map are included to help you identify the one you may be interested in – or hope to see one day. It doesn’t stop there. You’ll also learn about the bird’s habitat, diet, nesting habits, and what foods they’ll eat at the feeder.

The range maps are color-coded so you know if it’s a year-round bird, there to breed, migrating through, or there during a nonbreeding time.

With more than 20 years of experience attracting backyard birds to my yard (Wisconsin), I’ve studied all of the red-headed birds in my area so I have the information you’re looking for. For the remaining red-headed species, I rely on my trusty sourcebooks and friends at The Cornell Lab of Ornithology to guide me.

My hope is that this article will help you easily identify the bird with a red head that you saw or plan to see one day. So let’s get at it. The first section includes birds with an all-red head followed by birds with partial red heads or just a bit of red on their head.

Birds with All Red Heads

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Birds with a Partial Red Head

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Hopefully, you’ve identified the red-headed bird from this article or just broadened your knowledge of red-headed birds in North America. If you want to see more of a particular species of red-headed bird, consider taking steps to attract them.

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Happy Birding!