11 Types of Eagles in Wyoming
11 types of eagles from the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) have a verified observation record in Wyoming. The most frequently recorded are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Swainson'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 Wyoming. The most frequently recorded are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Swainson'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 Wyoming
11 eagles species have a verified observation record in Wyoming 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 | 1,420 |
| 2 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | 1,124 |
| 3 | Swainson's Hawk | Buteo swainsoni | 464 |
| 4 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | 402 |
| 5 | Northern Harrier | Circus hudsonius | 213 |
| 6 | Ferruginous Hawk | Buteo regalis | 113 |
| 7 | Cooper's Hawk | Astur cooperii | 101 |
| 8 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | Accipiter striatus | 78 |
| 9 | Rough-legged Hawk | Buteo lagopus | 69 |
| 10 | American Goshawk | Astur atricapillus | 34 |
| 11 | Broad-winged Hawk | Buteo platypterus | 14 |
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 1,420 verified observations — about 35% of all eagles reported in Wyoming. If you spot a eagle here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Wyoming also hosts less common eagles such as Sharp-shinned Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk and American Goshawk, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.