8 Types of Eagles in Alaska
8 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Alaska. The most frequently recorded are Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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8 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Alaska. The most frequently recorded are Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
7,786 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in Alaska, most often in June, July, August.
| Species recorded in Alaska | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 6,631 |
| Golden Eagle | 220 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 201 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 199 |
| Northern Harrier | 195 |
| American Goshawk | 175 |
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
8 types of eagles recorded in Alaska
8 eagles species have a verified observation record in Alaska 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 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 6,653 |
| 2 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 221 |
| 3 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 201 |
| 4 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 199 |
| 5 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 195 |
| 6 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 175 |
| 7 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 115 |
| 8 | White-tailed Eagle | Haliaeetus albicilla | 13 |
Plus 4 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the most commonly recorded, with 6,653 verified observations — about 86% of all eagles reported in Alaska. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.