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Species · Oklahoma · BBS 2026 Release · 1966–2025

American Coot Population Trend in Oklahoma

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American Coot in Oklahoma has surged: up 384% on the route-weighted index since 1979.

+384%Since 1979TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
9Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
13YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable American Coot Trends in OklahomaNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

No notable trend signals for American Coot in Oklahoma. See the full index history below.

American Coot Survey Routes in Oklahoma

Routes recording American Coot in Oklahoma.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Hooker920251996
Keyes520162016
Wichita Mts West220062006
Goodwater220002000
Eagle City220032003
Grimes120031970
Erick119791979
Peoria119681968
Hollis120212021

American Coot Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.