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
0.00–8.195% range
±29.9%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.6 | 0.00 | 8.2 |
| 2026 | 1.6 | 0.00 | 8.2 |
| 2027 | 1.6 | 0.00 | 8.2 |
| 2028 | 1.6 | 0.00 | 8.2 |
| 2029 | 1.6 | 0.00 | 8.1 |
Member Species In Nevada
| Canvasback | Anatidae | -88% |
| Northern Pintail | Anatidae | -84% |
| Redhead | Anatidae | -52% |
| Green-winged Teal | Anatidae | -51% |
| American Wigeon | Anatidae | -44% |
| Lesser Scaup | Anatidae | -33% |
| Common Merganser | Anatidae | +9% |
| Cinnamon Teal | Anatidae | +44% |
| Gadwall | Anatidae | +74% |
| Mallard | Anatidae | +93% |
| Ruddy Duck | Anatidae | +115% |
| Northern Shoveler | Anatidae | +154% |
| Canada Goose | Anatidae | 14× |
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.