13 Types of Eagles in Nevada
13 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Nevada. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Northern Harrier. 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 Nevada. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Northern Harrier. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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13 types of eagles recorded in Nevada
13 eagles species have a verified observation record in Nevada 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 | 2,027 |
| 2 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 1,642 |
| 3 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 687 |
| 4 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 328 |
| 5 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 264 |
| 6 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 239 |
| 7 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 228 |
| 8 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 152 |
| 9 | Ferruginous Hawk | Buteo regalis | 135 |
| 10 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 46 |
| 11 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 21 |
| 12 | Harris's Hawk | Parabuteo unicinctus | 13 |
| 13 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 10 |
Plus 4 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 2,027 verified observations — about 35% of all eagles reported in Nevada. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Nevada also hosts less common eagles such as Rough-legged Hawk, American Goshawk and Harris's 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.