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Acadian Flycatcher Population Trend in Pennsylvania

Acadian Flycatcher in Pennsylvania has surged: up 257% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+257%Since 1968
112Routes In State
58Years

Notable Acadian Flycatcher Trends in Pennsylvania

long arc increasecomputed index

Acadian Flycatcher has surged in Pennsylvania: up 257% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Acadian Flycatcher Population Forecast in Pennsylvania

If the recent trend holds, Acadian Flycatcher in Pennsylvania is projected to rise about 13% by 2029 — from 2.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.5 (95% range 1.7–3.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±14.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+13%Change by 2029
2.5Projected 2029 index
1.73.495% range
±14.7%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
20252.41.63.3
20262.51.63.3
20272.51.63.3
20282.51.73.3
20292.51.73.4

Acadian Flycatcher Survey Routes in Pennsylvania

Routes recording Acadian Flycatcher in Pennsylvania.
Broad Mtn.2020241993
Laurel Hill1620241978
Tussey Mtn.1620241993
Landisburg1420241978
Stoneybreak1420241992
St College920241976
N Washington820241973
Harmonsburg720231979
Martinsburg720241988
Warrens Mill720241972
Mill Run720241978
Ravensburg619711971
Shelocta620241968
Clear Spring620241966
Beaver520241981
Sardis519741970
Peru Mills520241966
Duvall420211974
Parkwood420241983
Kittanning420241973
Kaylor420241995
Margaret420241970
Needmore419911966
Harrisville420231997
Rothrock Sf420191992

Acadian Flycatcher Population Trend in Other States

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