Guild · Texas · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Aerial Insectivores In Texas
32 species in this guild. As a group they are -7% since 1969.
Guild Signals
No notable trend signals for aerial insectivores in Texas. See the full index history below.
Forecast
If the recent trend holds, Aerial insectivores in Texas is projected to rise about 20% by 2029 — from 3.4 in 2024 to a central estimate of 4.1 (95% range 2.6–5.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±55.1%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+20%Change by 2029
4.1Projected 2029 index
2.6–5.695% range
±55.1%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 5.6 |
| 2026 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 5.6 |
| 2027 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 5.6 |
| 2028 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 5.6 |
| 2029 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 5.6 |
Member Species In Texas
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.