Hawks of Georgia (USA): 12 Species from Sharp-shinned to Bald Eagle

Georgia's diverse habitats host a rich raptor community:

Accipitridae (Hawks, Kites, Eagles, Harriers)

• Sharp-shinned Hawk
• Cooper's Hawk
• Northern Goshawk (rare winter)
• Broad-winged Hawk (migrant)
• Red-shouldered Hawk (common, vocal)
• Red-tailed Hawk (ubiquitous)
• Swainson's Hawk (rare migrant)
• Rough-legged Hawk (winter visitor)
• Golden Eagle (rare, mountains)
• Bald Eagle (recovering, lakes/rivers)
• Northern Harrier (marshes, fields)

Falconidae (Falcons)

• American Kestrel (common)
• Merlin (winter)
• Peregrine Falcon (urban cliffs, coast)

Best viewing: fall migration (Kennesaw Mountain), winter wetlands, barrier islands.