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American Crow Population Trend in Georgia

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American Crow in Georgia has increased: up 36% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+36%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 →
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 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 26% by 2030 — from 35 in 2025 to a central estimate of 44 (95% range 34–55). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±25.7%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+26%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 →
44Projected 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 →
34–5595% 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 →
±25.7%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 26% by 2030 — from 35 in 2025 to a central estimate of 44 (95% range 34–55). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±25.7%, with 40% 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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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 →
Shiloh10620252012
Ousley8320252015
Lincolnton8020171966
Curry Hill7920192006
Yates Crossroads7720252005
Boston7620251975
Metasville7220001997
Bethany6820252012
Weber6720252013
Henderson6620251973
Barges5920252011
Courthouse5820251966
Amos Mill5820222011
Fowlstown5720161967
Fairplay5519911966
Newton5420251975
Cotton5420251972
Doles5420221975
Lincolnton 25320252018
Hebron5120222005
Okefenokee4919921974
Bowdon4820251973
Rentz4720251977
Sunny Side4720192006
Rutledge4620251975

American Crow Population Trend in Other States

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