9 Types of Eagles in Georgia
9 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Georgia. The most frequently recorded are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed 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 Georgia. The most frequently recorded are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed 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
10,778 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in Georgia, most often in April, March, January.
| Species recorded in Georgia | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 4,258 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 2,855 |
| Bald Eagle | 1,020 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 998 |
| Mississippi Kite | 621 |
Verified species, source iNaturalist
9 types of eagles recorded in Georgia
9 eagles species have a verified observation record in Georgia 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 | 4,266 |
| 2 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 2,859 |
| 3 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 1,021 |
| 4 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 998 |
| 5 | Mississippi Kite | Ictinia mississippiensis | 623 |
| 6 | Swallow-tailed Kite | Elanoides forficatus | 264 |
| 7 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 256 |
| 8 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 109 |
| 9 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 100 |
Plus 4 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 4,266 verified observations — about 41% of all eagles reported in Georgia. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.