19 Types of Eagles in Arizona
19 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Arizona. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Harris's Hawk. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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19 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Arizona. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Harris's Hawk. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
23,428 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in Arizona, most often in January, March, April.
| Species recorded in Arizona | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 7,370 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 5,567 |
| Harris's Hawk | 2,681 |
| Gray Hawk | 1,112 |
| Zone-tailed Hawk | 1,102 |
Verified species, source iNaturalist
19 types of eagles recorded in Arizona
19 eagles species have a verified observation record in Arizona 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-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 7,374 |
| 2 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 5,576 |
| 3 | Harris's Hawk | Parabuteo unicinctus | 2,683 |
| 4 | Gray Hawk | Buteo plagiatus | 1,113 |
| 5 | Zone-tailed Hawk | Buteo albonotatus | 1,103 |
| 6 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 1,076 |
| 7 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 911 |
| 8 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 887 |
| 9 | Common Black Hawk | Buteogallus anthracinus | 739 |
| 10 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 485 |
| 11 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 360 |
| 12 | Ferruginous Hawk | Buteo regalis | 308 |
| 13 | Mississippi Kite | Ictinia mississippiensis | 131 |
| 14 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 105 |
| 15 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 81 |
| 16 | White-tailed Kite | Elanus leucurus | 71 |
| 17 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 46 |
| 18 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 39 |
| 19 | Short-tailed Hawk | Buteo brachyurus | 38 |
Plus 1 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is the most commonly recorded, with 7,374 verified observations — about 32% of all eagles reported in Arizona. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Arizona also hosts less common eagles such as Red-shouldered Hawk, White-tailed Kite and Rough-legged Hawk, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.