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Alaska
30,000
Minnesota
9,800
Florida
1,500
Wisconsin
1,500
Virginia
1,100
Washington
900
Michigan
800
Maine
733
Ohio
707
Montana
700
Oregon
570
Missouri
502
Oklahoma
500
Idaho
480
South Carolina
440
New York
426
Iowa
400
Maryland
400
Louisiana
358
Indiana
300
Pennsylvania
300
New Jersey
220
Nebraska
202
Alabama
200
Colorado
200
Georgia
200
Kentucky
187
Wyoming
185
Tennessee
175
North Dakota
160
Texas
160
West Virginia
150
South Dakota
140
Kansas
137
California
100
Mississippi
100
Nevada
100
Arkansas
80
North Carolina
80
Massachusetts
76
Arizona
74
Delaware
71
Vermont
68
New Hampshire
59
Connecticut
45
Illinois
30
Utah
10
Rhode Island
3
New Mexico
2

Bald Eagle Population by State 2024

Bald Eagle Population by State 2024

Bald eagles, the majestic symbol of freedom and resilience, can be found soaring the skies in various states across the United States. These magnificent birds have made remarkable comebacks in recent years, thanks to conservation efforts and protective measures implemented nationwide.

Alaska leads the pack with an estimated population of around 30,000 bald eagles, making it one of the prime habitats for these iconic birds. Minnesota follows closely behind with approximately 9,800 bald eagles, showcasing the species' thriving presence in the region.

In states like Florida and Wisconsin, bald eagle populations have rebounded impressively, with around 1,500 individuals in each state. These numbers reflect the success of conservation initiatives aimed at preserving critical habitats and nesting sites for bald eagles.

While some states boast significant populations of bald eagles, others have smaller but still notable numbers. States like New Mexico and Utah, for example, have populations ranging from 2 to 10 individuals, showcasing the species' adaptability to diverse environments.

Conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts alike continue to monitor and protect bald eagle populations across the country, ensuring that these magnificent birds remain a symbol of America's natural beauty and resilience for generations to come.

Bald Eagle Population by State 2024

  • In most states, bald eagle counts are taken during either the spring/summer breeding season or the fall/winter nonbreeding/overwintering months, whenever the eagles are most numerous.

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State
Breeding Pairs
Breeding Pairs Range
Wintering
Alaska30,000
Minnesota9,800
Florida1,500
Wisconsin1,500
Virginia1,100
Washington900
Michigan800
Maine733
Ohio707
Montana700
Oregon570
Missouri502
Oklahoma500Has 500-600 pairs2,000
Idaho480Has 480-832 pairs
South Carolina440
New York426
Iowa4004,000
Maryland400
Louisiana358
Indiana300
Pennsylvania300
New Jersey220
Nebraska202990
Alabama200
Colorado2001,000
Georgia200
Kentucky187
Wyoming185
Tennessee175
North Dakota160
Texas160
West Virginia150Has 150-300 pairs
South Dakota140Has 140-150 pairs
Kansas1371,000
California100Has 100-400 pairs1,000
Mississippi100
Nevada100Has 100-150 pairs
Arkansas801,700
North Carolina80
Massachusetts76
Arizona74
Delaware71
Vermont68
New Hampshire59500
Connecticut45100
Illinois30Has 30-40 pairs3,100
Utah10
Rhode Island3Has 3-4 pairs
New Mexico2Has 2-4 pairs100
Hawaii0
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Which state has the most bald eagles?

The state with the largest Bald Eagle population is Alaska, with a total of 30,000 breeding pairs.

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