13 Types of Eagles in Nebraska
13 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Nebraska. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper's 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 Nebraska. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper'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
3,143 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in Nebraska, most often in May, April, March.
| Species recorded in Nebraska | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 1,028 |
| Bald Eagle | 803 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 457 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 200 |
| Northern Harrier | 123 |
Verified species, source iNaturalist
13 types of eagles recorded in Nebraska
13 eagles species have a verified observation record in Nebraska 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 | 1,028 |
| 2 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 807 |
| 3 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 457 |
| 4 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 200 |
| 5 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 123 |
| 6 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 97 |
| 7 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 76 |
| 8 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 73 |
| 9 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 56 |
| 10 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 54 |
| 11 | Ferruginous Hawk | Buteo regalis | 47 |
| 12 | Mississippi Kite | Ictinia mississippiensis | 38 |
| 13 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 17 |
Plus 2 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 1,028 verified observations — about 33% of all eagles reported in Nebraska. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Nebraska also hosts less common eagles such as Sharp-shinned Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk and Broad-winged 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.