13 Types of Eagles in Oklahoma
13 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Oklahoma. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk and Mississippi Kite. 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 Oklahoma. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk and Mississippi Kite. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
7,342 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in Oklahoma, most often in April, May, January.
| Species recorded in Oklahoma | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 1,780 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1,434 |
| Mississippi Kite | 1,277 |
| Bald Eagle | 1,030 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 505 |
| Northern Harrier | 339 |
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
13 types of eagles recorded in Oklahoma
13 eagles species have a verified observation record in Oklahoma 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 | 1,785 |
| 2 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 1,437 |
| 3 | Mississippi Kite | Ictinia mississippiensis | 1,283 |
| 4 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 1,032 |
| 5 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 507 |
| 6 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 339 |
| 7 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 294 |
| 8 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 149 |
| 9 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 122 |
| 10 | Ferruginous Hawk | Buteo regalis | 102 |
| 11 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 54 |
| 12 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 37 |
| 13 | Zone-tailed Hawk | Buteo albonotatus | 19 |
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 1,785 verified observations — about 25% of all eagles reported in Oklahoma. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Oklahoma also hosts less common eagles such as Rough-legged Hawk, Golden Eagle and Zone-tailed 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.