8 Types of Eagles in Delaware
8 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Delaware. The most frequently recorded are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Northern Harrier. 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 Delaware. The most frequently recorded are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Northern Harrier. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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8 types of eagles recorded in Delaware
8 eagles species have a verified observation record in Delaware 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 | 1,766 |
| 2 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 679 |
| 3 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 608 |
| 4 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 458 |
| 5 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 385 |
| 6 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 110 |
| 7 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 67 |
| 8 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 10 |
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 1,766 verified observations — about 43% of all eagles reported in Delaware. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Delaware also hosts less common eagles such as Broad-winged Hawk 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.