You spotted a bird with a blue head and want to know what species it is. Or, maybe the bird had some blue on its head. Either way, you’ve come to the right place! This article includes all of the wild bird species in the US and Canada with blue heads. It could could have an entire blue head or part of it is blue. They’re all here.

Below are the 23 birds with blue heads. Later you’ll find a photo of each along with a range map, habitat description, diet and additional information needed to definitively identify that bird.

Northern Parula
Rock Pigeon
Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
Pinyon Jay
Mexican Jay
Island Scrub-Jay
Florida Scrub-Jay
Common Grackle
California Scrub-Jay
Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher
Belted Kingfisher
Barn Swallow
Lazuli Bunting
Black Throated Blue Warbler
Cerulean Warbler
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Blue Grosbeak
Mountain Bluebird
Western Bluebird
Blue Jay
Indigo Bunting
Eastern Bluebird

The next step is to identify it.

In the next section, carefully examine the photos, range maps, and information about each species to determine if that’s the bird you’re interested in.

The range map is particularly helpful in narrowing down the type of bird. They’re color-coded so you know if it’s a year-round bird, there to breed, migrating through, or there during a non-breeding time such as winter. If doesn’t exist in your area, you can probably eliminate it from the running.

I’ve been backyard birding for more than 25 years and have seen many blue-headed birds in my yard so can speak to them. For the remaining bird 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 that you saw so let’s get at it!

Birds with Blue Heads

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Wrapping Up

Blue-headed birds come in all shapes & sizes. They also exist in various parts of North America.

This article contained all the information you need for accurate and fast identification of the bird you spotted.

First, take a look at color photos of birds matching your description.
Then, check out the species’ range map to confirm whether or not the species lives in your area.
Finally, learn about its habitat and diet to further refine the characteristics of the bird you saw and the known facts about it.
You’ve got a match!

So, did you identify the bird you were interested in? Let me know below in the comments.

Happy Birding!