12 Types of Eagles in Idaho
12 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Idaho. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Swainson's Hawk. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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12 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Idaho. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Swainson'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
10,526 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in Idaho, most often in January, April, March.
| Species recorded in Idaho | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 3,667 |
| Bald Eagle | 2,288 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 1,272 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 909 |
| Northern Harrier | 834 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 378 |
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
12 types of eagles recorded in Idaho
12 eagles species have a verified observation record in Idaho 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 | 3,669 |
| 2 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 2,288 |
| 3 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 1,275 |
| 4 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 909 |
| 5 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 835 |
| 6 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 378 |
| 7 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 336 |
| 8 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 333 |
| 9 | Ferruginous Hawk | Buteo regalis | 234 |
| 10 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 77 |
| 11 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 22 |
| 12 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 16 |
Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is the most commonly recorded, with 3,669 verified observations — about 35% of all eagles reported in Idaho. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Idaho also hosts less common eagles such as American Goshawk, Broad-winged Hawk and Red-shouldered 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.