11 Types of Eagles in Wisconsin
11 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Wisconsin. 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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11 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Wisconsin. 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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11 types of eagles recorded in Wisconsin
11 eagles species have a verified observation record in Wisconsin 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 | 3,853 |
| 2 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 3,081 |
| 3 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 1,403 |
| 4 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 427 |
| 5 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 398 |
| 6 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 317 |
| 7 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 181 |
| 8 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | 104 |
| 9 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 37 |
| 10 | Swallow-tailed Kite | Elanoides forficatus | 12 |
| 11 | White-tailed Kite | Elanus leucurus | 11 |
Plus 3 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 3,853 verified observations — about 39% of all eagles reported in Wisconsin. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Wisconsin also hosts less common eagles such as Golden Eagle, Swallow-tailed Kite and White-tailed 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.