Birds With Red Heads

Acorn Woodpecker Acorn woodpeckers, found in the US and Mexico, dig into trees for sap instead of insects. They eat acorns, making up about half of their diet, and also catch insects through air or tree surface scooping.

Andean Cock-Of-The-Rock The Andean cock-of-the-rock, a national bird of Peru, nests in rock walls between Venezuela and Bolivia. Its distinctive physical features include vibrant red heads, a fan-like crest, and smaller, rust-like females.

Anna’s Hummingbird Anna's hummingbirds, with pinkish-red heads due to their iridescent sheen, are found along the US west coast, wintering north to British Columbia and Mexico, and year-round in Arizona.

Arizona Woodpecker Arizona Woodpecker, a red-headed bird, is found along the state's border and Mexico, exhibiting less loud behavior due to less deep wood drilling for food.

Barn Swallow Red-headed swallows, common in North America, rarely establish nests in natural areas but live in manmade structures like bridges and garages, despite their wild nature.

Black Woodpecker Black woodpeckers, a species found in Eurasia, North Africa, and the Himalayan mountains, have all-black plumage except for red heads, with females having only red back parts and males having red crowns.

Brazilian Tanager The Brazilian tanager, native to eastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina, is a adaptable bird with red heads and brown, orange chests. Bird trappers occasionally sell them for pets, affecting populations..

Canvasback Canvasback ducks, the largest diving duck in the Aythya genus, are common in North America, wintering in southern states and Mexico or breeding in Canada. They face predators and protect their nests with swimming.

Cassin’s Finch Red-headed birds, primarily found in the western and midwestern US, breed in Canada. Males are territorial, driving away other species while females nest, allowing nearby nests to have eggs.

Common Redpoll This tiny redhead, adapted to cold temperatures, migrates south due to food scarcity. Males dominate winter, but females take charge during breeding season.