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American Crow In Appalachian Mountains

All regionsAppalachian MountainsGeneralists

American Crow in Appalachian Mountains has held roughly steady: down 3% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-3%Since 1968TrendPercent 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 →
406Routes In RegionSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
59YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable SignalsNotable 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 Crow in Appalachian Mountains. See the full index history below.

American Crow In Appalachian Mountains Population Forecast

If the recent trend holds, American Crow in Appalachian Mountains is projected to rise about 31% by 2030 — from 28 in 2025 to a central estimate of 37 (95% range 29–45). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±32.8%, with 0% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+31%Change by 2030TrendPercent 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 →
37Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
29–4595% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±32.8%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, American Crow in Appalachian Mountains is projected to rise about 31% by 2030 — from 28 in 2025 to a central estimate of 37 (95% range 29–45). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±32.8%, with 0% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662030
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Routes In Appalachian Mountains

Routes recording American Crow in Appalachian Mountains.
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 →
CoshoctonOHIO1161991
GainesvilleNEW-YORK1142023
Green BankWEST-VIRGINIA922025
ArnotPENNSYLVANIA872025
ChoccoloccoALABAMA832025
BlacksburgVIRGINIA832025
ChurchvilleVIRGINIA822025
ScheafferstnPENNSYLVANIA812001
SturgillsNORTH-CAROLINA792025
BattlecreekSOUTH-CAROLINA732025
Hebron 2VIRGINIA702025
FinzelMARYLAND682025
OdenvilleALABAMA672025
BetulaPENNSYLVANIA672022
TalladegaALABAMA662025
KeeneOHIO662023
StarlightPENNSYLVANIA661999
Pocono Summit 2PENNSYLVANIA662010
DearmanvilleALABAMA651983
HebronVIRGINIA652022
Jones GapTENNESSEE642019
Cumberlnd GpKENTUCKY632018
StaffordsvilKENTUCKY631997
LakeviewALABAMA622025
Baxter RidgeOHIO612025

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