Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Mexico
38 hawks, eagles and kites recorded in Mexico on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
38 hawks, eagles and kites have been recorded in Mexico on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Accipitridae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Mexico to know first
Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus
Black Hawk-EagleSpizaetus tyrannus
Black-and-white Hawk-EagleSpizaetus melanoleucus
Black-collared HawkBusarellus nigricollis
Broad-winged HawkButeo platypterus
Common Black HawkButeogallus anthracinus
Crane HawkGeranospiza caerulescens
Crested EagleMorphnus guianensis
Double-toothed KiteHarpagus bidentatus
Ferruginous HawkButeo regalis
Golden EagleAquila chrysaetos
Great Black HawkButeogallus urubitinga
Grey HawkButeo plagiatus
Grey-headed KiteLeptodon cayanensis
Harpy EagleHarpia harpyja
Harris’s HawkParabuteo unicinctus
Hook-billed KiteChondrohierax uncinatus
Mississippi KiteIctinia mississippiensis
The full list — 38 hawks, eagles and kites of Mexico in our library
- American Goshawk
- Bald Eagle
- Bicolored Hawk
- Black Hawk-Eagle
- Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle
- Black-collared Hawk
- Broad-winged Hawk
- Common Black Hawk
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Crane Hawk
- Crested Eagle
- Double-toothed Kite
- Ferruginous Hawk
- Golden Eagle
- Great Black Hawk
- Grey Hawk
- Grey-headed Kite
- Harpy Eagle
- Harris’s Hawk
- Hook-billed Kite
- Mississippi Kite
- Northern Harrier
- Ornate Hawk-Eagle
- Plumbeous Kite
- Red-shouldered Hawk
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Roadside Hawk
- Rough-legged Buzzard
- Sharp-shinned Hawk
- Short-tailed Hawk
- Snail Kite
- Solitary Eagle
- Swainson’s Hawk
- Swallow-tailed Kite
- White Hawk
- White-tailed Hawk
- White-tailed Kite
- Zone-tailed Hawk
Keep exploring
- Birds of Mexico
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Mexico (65 species)
- New World Sparrows of Mexico (62 species)
- New World Warblers of Mexico (62 species)
- Hummingbirds of Mexico (59 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Mexico (48 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Mexico (41 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Mexico (40 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Mexico (39 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Mexico (37 species)
- Wrens of Mexico (37 species)
- Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Mexico (30 species)
- Owls of Mexico (30 species)
- Woodpeckers of Mexico (28 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Mexico (27 species)
- Vireos of Mexico (27 species)
- Petrels & Shearwaters of Mexico (26 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Mexico (26 species)
- Crows, Jays & Magpies of Mexico (25 species)
- Thrushes of Mexico (25 species)
- True Finches of Mexico (20 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Mexico (19 species)
- Mockingbirds & Thrashers of Mexico (18 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Mexico (18 species)
Hawks, Eagles & Kites in other regions
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of India (62 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Tanzania (60 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Indonesia (59 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Kenya (59 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Colombia (51 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of South Africa (51 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Thailand (49 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Brazil (47 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Peru (47 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Ecuador (46 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of the United States (42 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Argentina (41 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many hawks, eagles and kites are found in Mexico?
38 hawks, eagles and kites that we profile appear on Mexico's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these hawks, eagles and kites really found there?
Yes — each one is on Mexico's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these hawks, eagles and kites belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see hawks, eagles and kites in Mexico right now?
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