9 Types of Eagles in Connecticut
9 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Connecticut. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered 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 Connecticut. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered 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
6,760 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in Connecticut, most often in October, March, January.
| Species recorded in Connecticut | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 2,090 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1,572 |
| Bald Eagle | 1,063 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 1,044 |
| Northern Harrier | 312 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 210 |
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
9 types of eagles recorded in Connecticut
9 eagles species have a verified observation record in Connecticut 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 | 2,095 |
| 2 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 1,573 |
| 3 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 1,064 |
| 4 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 1,044 |
| 5 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 312 |
| 6 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 210 |
| 7 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 180 |
| 8 | Mississippi Kite | Ictinia mississippiensis | 14 |
| 9 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 11 |
Plus 5 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 2,095 verified observations — about 32% of all eagles reported in Connecticut. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Connecticut also hosts less common eagles such as Mississippi Kite and Golden Eagle, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.