Guild · Nebraska · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Aerial Insectivores In Nebraska
17 species in this guild. As a group they are +3% since 1969.
Guild Signals
No notable trend signals for aerial insectivores in Nebraska. See the full index history below.
Forecast
If the recent trend holds, Aerial insectivores in Nebraska is projected to rise about 16% by 2029 — from 4.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 5.2 (95% range 3.3–7.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±43%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+16%Change by 2029
5.2Projected 2029 index
3.3–7.195% range
±43%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 7.1 |
| 2026 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 7.1 |
| 2027 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 7.1 |
| 2028 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 7.1 |
| 2029 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 7.1 |
Member Species In Nebraska
| Chimney Swift | Apodidae | -57% |
| Bank Swallow | Hirundinidae | -56% |
| Violet-green Swallow | Hirundinidae | -39% |
| Eastern Kingbird | Tyrannidae | -7% |
| Purple Martin | Hirundinidae | +1% |
| Western Kingbird | Tyrannidae | +10% |
| Barn Swallow | Hirundinidae | +16% |
| Say's Phoebe | Tyrannidae | +32% |
| Cliff Swallow | Hirundinidae | +112% |
| Eastern Wood-Pewee | Tyrannidae | +175% |
| Eastern Phoebe | Tyrannidae | +202% |
| Willow Flycatcher | Tyrannidae | +236% |
| Northern Rough-winged Swallow | Hirundinidae | +270% |
| Common Nighthawk | Caprimulgidae | +365% |
| Great Crested Flycatcher | Tyrannidae | +745% |
| Western Wood-Pewee | Tyrannidae | +992% |
| Tree Swallow | Hirundinidae | 12× |
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.