9 Types of Eagles in Alabama
9 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Alabama. The most frequently recorded are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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9 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Alabama. The most frequently recorded are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
6,230 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in Alabama, most often in January, February, November.
| Species recorded in Alabama | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1,603 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 1,528 |
| Bald Eagle | 1,123 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 832 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 310 |
Verified species, source iNaturalist
9 types of eagles recorded in Alabama
9 eagles species have a verified observation record in Alabama across the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae), each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 1,605 |
| 2 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 1,531 |
| 3 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 1,123 |
| 4 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 833 |
| 5 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 310 |
| 6 | Mississippi Kite | Ictinia mississippiensis | 262 |
| 7 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 180 |
| 8 | Swallow-tailed Kite | Elanoides forficatus | 173 |
| 9 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 64 |
Plus 4 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) is the most commonly recorded, with 1,605 verified observations — about 26% of all eagles reported in Alabama. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.