13 Types of Eagles in Washington
13 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Washington. The most frequently recorded are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk 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 Washington. The most frequently recorded are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk 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 Washington
13 eagles species have a verified observation record in Washington 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 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 14,781 |
| 2 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 6,883 |
| 3 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 3,242 |
| 4 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 2,029 |
| 5 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 707 |
| 6 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 531 |
| 7 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 413 |
| 8 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 345 |
| 9 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 97 |
| 10 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 70 |
| 11 | Ferruginous Hawk | Buteo regalis | 41 |
| 12 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 37 |
| 13 | White-tailed Kite | Elanus leucurus | 19 |
Plus 1 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the most commonly recorded, with 14,781 verified observations — about 51% of all eagles reported in Washington. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Washington also hosts less common eagles such as American Goshawk, Red-shouldered Hawk and Ferruginous 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.