Guild · Ohio · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Waterfowl In Ohio
4 species in this guild. As a group they are +491% since 1968.
Guild Signals
No notable trend signals for waterfowl in Ohio. See the full index history below.
Forecast
If the recent trend holds, Waterfowl in Ohio is projected to rise about 51% by 2029 — from 2.9 in 2024 to a central estimate of 4.3 (95% range 1.9–6.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±61.8%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+51%Change by 2029
4.3Projected 2029 index
1.9–6.795% range
±61.8%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 6.5 |
| 2026 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 6.6 |
| 2027 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 6.6 |
| 2028 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 6.6 |
| 2029 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 6.7 |
Member Species In Ohio
| Wood Duck | Anatidae | -58% |
| Blue-winged Teal | Anatidae | -58% |
| Mallard | Anatidae | +9% |
| Canada Goose | Anatidae | 32× |
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.