13 Types of Eagles in New York
13 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in New York. 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 New York. 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
27,137 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in New York, most often in January, March, February.
| Species recorded in New York | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 12,888 |
| Bald Eagle | 5,306 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 4,196 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1,120 |
| Northern Harrier | 1,011 |
Verified species, source iNaturalist
13 types of eagles recorded in New York
13 eagles species have a verified observation record in New York 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 | 12,911 |
| 2 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 5,316 |
| 3 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 4,199 |
| 4 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 1,121 |
| 5 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 1,013 |
| 6 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 797 |
| 7 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 624 |
| 8 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 326 |
| 9 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 112 |
| 10 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 51 |
| 11 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 42 |
| 12 | Mississippi Kite | Ictinia mississippiensis | 34 |
| 13 | Swallow-tailed Kite | Elanoides forficatus | 12 |
Plus 1 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 12,911 verified observations — about 49% of all eagles reported in New York. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
New York also hosts less common eagles such as Swainson's Hawk, American Goshawk and Mississippi Kite, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.