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Guild · Georgia · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Waterfowl In Georgia

All statesGeorgia

4 species in this guild. As a group they are +53% since 1968.

Guild Signals

No notable trend signals for waterfowl in Georgia. See the full index history below.

Forecast

If the recent trend holds, Waterfowl in Georgia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 1.4 (95% range 0.66–2.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±28.2%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-5%Change by 2029
1.4Projected 2029 index
0.66–2.295% range
±28.2%Backtest error
19662029
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected index95% low95% high
20251.40.592.1
20261.40.612.2
20271.40.622.2
20281.40.642.2
20291.40.662.2

Member Species In Georgia

Waterfowl species in Georgia.
Wood DuckAnatidae-39%
MallardAnatidae-39%
Black-bellied Whistling-DuckAnatidae+143%
Canada GooseAnatidae33×

Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.