11 Types of Eagles in Utah
11 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Utah. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Bald Eagle. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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11 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Utah. The most frequently recorded are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Bald Eagle. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
10,209 verified observations on iNaturalist of eagle have been recorded in Utah, most often in January, February, April.
| Species recorded in Utah | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 3,091 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 1,992 |
| Bald Eagle | 1,277 |
| Northern Harrier | 1,275 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 848 |
| Golden Eagle | 571 |
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
11 types of eagles recorded in Utah
11 eagles species have a verified observation record in Utah 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 | 3,100 |
| 2 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 1,993 |
| 3 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 1,278 |
| 4 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 1,278 |
| 5 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 850 |
| 6 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 573 |
| 7 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 340 |
| 8 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 271 |
| 9 | Ferruginous Hawk | Buteo regalis | 235 |
| 10 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 65 |
| 11 | Common Black Hawk | Buteogallus anthracinus | 21 |
Plus 5 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 3,100 verified observations — about 31% of all eagles reported in Utah. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Utah also hosts less common eagles such as American Goshawk and Common Black 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.