13 Types of Eagles in Kansas
13 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Kansas. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-shouldered Hawk. 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 Kansas. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-shouldered Hawk. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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13 types of eagles recorded in Kansas
13 eagles species have a verified observation record in Kansas 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 | 1,424 |
| 2 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 903 |
| 3 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 552 |
| 4 | Mississippi Kite | Ictinia mississippiensis | 487 |
| 5 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 376 |
| 6 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 269 |
| 7 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 180 |
| 8 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 89 |
| 9 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 74 |
| 10 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 40 |
| 11 | Ferruginous Hawk | Buteo regalis | 36 |
| 12 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 15 |
| 13 | Swallow-tailed Kite | Elanoides forficatus | 11 |
Plus 3 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 1,424 verified observations — about 32% of all eagles reported in Kansas. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Kansas also hosts less common eagles such as Sharp-shinned Hawk, 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.