Guild · Nevada · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Waterfowl In Nevada

13 species in this guild. As a group they are +159% since 1970.

Guild Signals

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

Forecast

If the recent trend holds, Waterfowl in Nevada is projected to rise about 60% by 2029 — from 0.99 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.6 (95% range 0.00–8.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±29.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+60%Change by 2029
1.6Projected 2029 index
0.008.195% range
±29.9%Backtest error
19682029
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
20251.60.008.2
20261.60.008.2
20271.60.008.2
20281.60.008.2
20291.60.008.1

Member Species In Nevada

Waterfowl species in Nevada.
CanvasbackAnatidae-88%
Northern PintailAnatidae-84%
RedheadAnatidae-52%
Green-winged TealAnatidae-51%
American WigeonAnatidae-44%
Lesser ScaupAnatidae-33%
Common MerganserAnatidae+9%
Cinnamon TealAnatidae+44%
GadwallAnatidae+74%
MallardAnatidae+93%
Ruddy DuckAnatidae+115%
Northern ShovelerAnatidae+154%
Canada GooseAnatidae14×

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