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Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Saguaro National Park
66 Verified sightings at Saguaro National Park From 2019 to 2026
15,027 Verified sightings across all 35 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Blue-headed Vireo

The blue-headed vireo (Vireo solitarius) is a migratory songbird found in North and Central America. There are currently two recognized subspecies that belong to the blue-headed vireo. It has a range that extends across Canada and the eastern coast of the United States, Mexico, and some of Central America. It prefers large temperate forests with a mix of evergreen trees and deciduous under growth.

As the name suggests, the blue-headed vireo is characterized by its blue-grey head and bold yellow wing bars. Both sexes are very similar in plumage and size. Juveniles also have a similar plumage. Populations of the blue-headed vireo have been steadily increasing since the 1970s. Therefore, in 2004, the species was classified as a "Least Concern" species.

The blue-headed vireo has similar plumage year round and does not drastically change its appearance during the breeding season. It can be characterized by its olive green upper body, two bold yellow wing bars down the edge of its wing, and a deep blue-grey crown from which it gets its name. The juvenile plumage of immature blue-headed vireos is not distinct but very similar to the adult plumage. While this bird's appearance... Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Saguaro National Park

Bell's Vireo
LC

Bell's Vireo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Vireo bellii

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Plumbeous Vireo
LC

Plumbeous Vireo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Vireo plumbeus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Warbling Vireo
LC

Warbling Vireo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Vireo gilvus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
White-eyed Vireo
LC

White-eyed Vireo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Vireo griseus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Cassin's Vireo
LC Endemic

Cassin's Vireo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Vireo cassinii

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Hutton's Vireo
LC Endemic

Hutton's Vireo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Vireo huttoni

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Gray Vireo
LC

Gray Vireo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Vireo vicinior

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Red-eyed Vireo
LC

Red-eyed Vireo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Vireo olivaceus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Philadelphia Vireo
LC

Philadelphia Vireo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Vireo philadelphicus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Verdin
LC

Verdin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Auriparus flaviceps

Daily sighting probability ~80% · Very likely
House Finch
LC Endemic

House Finch

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Haemorhous mexicanus

Daily sighting probability ~80% · Very likely
Lesser Goldfinch
LC

Lesser Goldfinch

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spinus psaltria

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Point Pelee National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
~30%
2 Gros Morne National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
~30%
3 Cape Breton Highlands National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
~20%
4 Great Smoky Mountains National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~20%
5 Congaree National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~20%
6 Celaque National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
~20%
7 Acadia National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~20%
8 Riding Mountain National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
~20%
9 El Triunfo 🇲🇽 Mexico
~20%
10 Cañón del Sumidero National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
~10%
11 Voyageurs National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
12 Wood Buffalo National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
~10%
13 La Tigra National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
~10%
14 Isle Royale National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
15 Big Cypress National Preserve 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
16 Shenandoah National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
17 Everglades National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
18 Elk Island National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
19 Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
<5%
20 Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
21 Tikal National Park 🇬🇹 Guatemala
<5%
22 Lago de Yojoa 🇭🇳 Honduras
<5%
23 Celestún Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
<5%
24 Jasper National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
25 Saguaro National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
26 Channel Islands National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data
27 Cusuco National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
Insufficient data
28 Biotopo Cerro Cahuí 🇬🇹 Guatemala
Insufficient data
29 Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data
30 Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data
31 Rincón de la Vieja National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
32 Braulio Carrillo National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
33 Big Bend National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data
34 Los Quetzales National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
35 Soberanía National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Blue-headed Vireo in Saguaro National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-headed Vireo sighting in Saguaro National Park, based on 66 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Blue-headed Vireo in Saguaro National Park?

January has the highest sighting rate for Blue-headed Vireo in Saguaro National Park in our monthly data.

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