Species · West Virginia · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Acadian Flycatcher Population Trend in West Virginia

Acadian Flycatcher in West Virginia has held roughly steady: down 7% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-7%Since 1968
63Routes In State
58Years

Notable Acadian Flycatcher Trends in West Virginia

No notable trend signals for Acadian Flycatcher in West Virginia. See the full index history below.

Acadian Flycatcher Population Forecast in West Virginia

If the recent trend holds, Acadian Flycatcher in West Virginia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 6.7 (95% range 4.3–9.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±11.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-6%Change by 2029
6.7Projected 2029 index
4.39.195% range
±11.5%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
20256.74.39.1
20266.74.39.1
20276.74.39.1
20286.74.39.1
20296.74.39.1

Acadian Flycatcher Survey Routes in West Virginia

Routes recording Acadian Flycatcher in West Virginia.
Stollings2820211986
Nicut2020241986
Cedarville2020231982
Smithfield2020241993
Breeden1920241986
Strange Crk1820241982
Meadland1620241997
Josephs Mill1620241993
Meadowville1520241974
Clinton1420241966
Bowden1320241993
Shanghai1220221999
Fayetteville1119961980
Denmar1120241980
Olcott920241966
Washburn920221974
Mcdonald920231987
Ghent820241978
Yawkey820241966
Berryburg819961976
Clear Creek720241988
Hubbardstown720231966
Three Forks720241971
Sutton720241976
Hix620241970

Acadian Flycatcher Population Trend in Other States

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