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American Crow Population Trend in Georgia

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American Crow in Georgia has increased: up 38% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+38%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 →
110Routes 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 →
58YearsYears 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 Crow Trends in GeorgiaNotable 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 Georgia. See the full index history below.

American Crow Population Forecast in Georgia

If the recent trend holds, American Crow in Georgia is projected to rise about 24% by 2029 — from 36 in 2024 to a central estimate of 45 (95% range 35–55). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±26.9%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+24%Change by 2029TrendPercent 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 →
45Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
35–5595% 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 →
±26.9%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 Georgia is projected to rise about 24% by 2029 — from 36 in 2024 to a central estimate of 45 (95% range 35–55). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±26.9%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.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 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 →
2025443455
2026443455
2027453455
2028453455
2029453555

American Crow Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording American Crow in Georgia.
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 →
Henderson11520241973
Boston9220241975
Lincolnton8020171966
Curry Hill7920192006
Metasville7220001997
Shiloh6920242012
Yates Crossroads6620242005
Athens6520241966
Courthouse6020241966
Amos Mill5820222011
Stoney Point 25820242013
Fowlstown5720161967
Fairplay5519911966
Doles5420221975
White Hill5320242005
Ousley5320242015
Pleasant Hill5320242005
Stockton5220241977
Hebron5120222005
Tazewell5020241967
Weber5020242013
Okefenokee4919921974
Rutledge4920241975
Bowdon4820241973
Ball Ground4820212019

American Crow Population Trend in Other States

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