13 Types of Eagles in Florida
13 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Florida. The most frequently recorded are Red-shouldered Hawk, Bald Eagle and Swallow-tailed Kite. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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13 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Florida. The most frequently recorded are Red-shouldered Hawk, Bald Eagle and Swallow-tailed Kite. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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13 types of eagles recorded in Florida
13 eagles species have a verified observation record in Florida 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 | 28,205 |
| 2 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 10,174 |
| 3 | Swallow-tailed Kite | Elanoides forficatus | 6,360 |
| 4 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 3,390 |
| 5 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 3,325 |
| 6 | Snail Kite | Rostrhamus sociabilis | 2,751 |
| 7 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 1,953 |
| 8 | Short-tailed Hawk | Buteo brachyurus | 1,814 |
| 9 | Mississippi Kite | Ictinia mississippiensis | 976 |
| 10 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 741 |
| 11 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 335 |
| 12 | White-tailed Kite | Elanus leucurus | 233 |
| 13 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 148 |
Plus 2 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 28,205 verified observations — about 47% of all eagles reported in Florida. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.