13 Types of Eagles in Oregon
13 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Oregon. 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 Oregon. 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 recorded in Oregon
13 eagles species have a verified observation record in Oregon 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 | 9,572 |
| 2 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 7,723 |
| 3 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 2,534 |
| 4 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 2,237 |
| 5 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 1,114 |
| 6 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 1,033 |
| 7 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 790 |
| 8 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 770 |
| 9 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 693 |
| 10 | Ferruginous Hawk | Buteo regalis | 495 |
| 11 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 121 |
| 12 | White-tailed Kite | Elanus leucurus | 112 |
| 13 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 11 |
Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is the most commonly recorded, with 9,572 verified observations — about 35% of all eagles reported in Oregon. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.