Eagle Species Found in Mexico

Eagle Species Found in Mexico

Mexico hosts a variety of eagles and hawk-eagles:

• Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) – northern mountains.
• Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) – northern regions, near water (Sonora).
• Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) – southern rainforests (Chiapas, Oaxaca).
• Black Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus) – diverse habitats, relatively common.
• Ornate Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus ornatus) – southern tropical forests.
• Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus) – varied habitats, common.
• Common Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) – lowland forests to scrublands.
• Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga) – southern rainforests.
• White-tailed Hawk (Geranospiza albicauda) – southern tropical forests.

These raptors reflect Mexico's ecological diversity.