9 Types of Eagles in New Hampshire
9 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in New Hampshire. The most frequently recorded are Broad-winged Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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9 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in New Hampshire. The most frequently recorded are Broad-winged Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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9 types of eagles recorded in New Hampshire
9 eagles species have a verified observation record in New Hampshire 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 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 780 |
| 2 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 770 |
| 3 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 707 |
| 4 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 354 |
| 5 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 254 |
| 6 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 135 |
| 7 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 56 |
| 8 | Mississippi Kite | Ictinia mississippiensis | 48 |
| 9 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 16 |
Plus 3 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) is the most commonly recorded, with 780 verified observations — about 25% of all eagles reported in New Hampshire. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
New Hampshire also hosts less common eagles such as Northern Harrier, Mississippi Kite and American Goshawk, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.