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American Crow Population Trend in Maryland

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American Crow in Maryland has held roughly steady: up 2% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+2%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 →
76Routes 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 MarylandNotable 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 Maryland. See the full index history below.

American Crow Population Forecast in Maryland

If the recent trend holds, American Crow in Maryland is projected to rise about 13% by 2029 — from 38 in 2024 to a central estimate of 43 (95% range 30–57). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±41.9%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+13%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 →
43Projected 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 →
30–5795% 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 →
±41.9%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 Maryland is projected to rise about 13% by 2029 — from 38 in 2024 to a central estimate of 43 (95% range 30–57). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±41.9%, 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 →
2025433057
2026433057
2027433057
2028433057
2029433057

American Crow Survey Routes in Maryland

Routes recording American Crow in Maryland.
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 →
Fruitland8919981966
Newark8720241966
Cokesbury7320241966
Eklo7220181966
Olney6420241966
Island Creek6420241991
Warfieldsbrg6320241966
Emmitsburg6220241966
Walnut5820241999
Finzel5720241995
Wheaton5720241990
Nottingham5720242005
Ijamsville5620241986
Fowblesburg5520171966
Madison5520241966
St. George'S Island5520172015
Hughesville5420241966
Tall Timbers5120141966
Jennings4920241995
Jones4819941966
Randallstown4720131966
Berlin4720241980
Bachman Mill4620241966
Mt Nebo4519911969
Pomfret4520241966

American Crow Population Trend in Other States

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