11 Types of Eagles in Maine
11 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Maine. The most frequently recorded are Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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11 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Maine. The most frequently recorded are Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
5,059 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in Maine, most often in August, July, September.
| Species recorded in Maine | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 2,509 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 718 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 558 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 434 |
| Northern Harrier | 182 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 154 |
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
11 types of eagles recorded in Maine
11 eagles species have a verified observation record in Maine 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 | 2,511 |
| 2 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 718 |
| 3 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 558 |
| 4 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 434 |
| 5 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 182 |
| 6 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 154 |
| 7 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 145 |
| 8 | Steller's Sea-Eagle | Haliaeetus pelagicus | 113 |
| 9 | Great Black Hawk | Buteogallus urubitinga | 60 |
| 10 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 33 |
| 11 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 21 |
Plus 3 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 2,511 verified observations — about 51% of all eagles reported in Maine. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Maine also hosts less common eagles such as Great Black Hawk, American Goshawk 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.