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American Bittern Population Trend in New York

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American Bittern in New York has held roughly steady: up 8% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+8%Since 1969
63Routes In State
57Years

Notable American Bittern Trends in New York

No notable trend signals for American Bittern in New York. See the full index history below.

American Bittern Population Forecast in New York

If the recent trend holds, American Bittern in New York is projected to rise about 13% by 2029 — from 0.12 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.13 (95% range 0.00–0.26). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±110.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+13%Change by 2029
0.13Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.2695% range
±110.2%Backtest error
19672029
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
20250.130.000.26
20260.130.000.26
20270.130.000.26
20280.130.000.26
20290.130.000.26

American Bittern Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording American Bittern in New York.
Waddington619981981
Ellenburg320061989
Westhampton219931988
Huntington219811981
Somers219701970
Horseshoe L.219981993
Churchville219761971
Watertown220101972
Kasoag219931972
Highmarket220191974
Newcomb219881982
Inlet220161979
North River219741971
Argyle220091981
Ogdensburg220241983
Sabattis219701968
Philadelphia220241989
Jones Beach120062006
W Shokan119721972
Austerlitz119681968
Medusa119691969
Meridale120072005
Cobleskill120222012
Harris Hill120052005
S Berne119821982

American Bittern Population Trend in Other States

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