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American Crow Population Trend in Michigan

All statesGeneralists

American Crow in Michigan has edged up: up 19% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+19%Since 1968
108Routes In State
58Years

Notable American Crow Trends in Michigan

No notable trend signals for American Crow in Michigan. See the full index history below.

American Crow Population Forecast in Michigan

If the recent trend holds, American Crow in Michigan is projected to rise about 17% by 2029 — from 26 in 2024 to a central estimate of 31 (95% range 23–39). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±28.5%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+17%Change by 2029
31Projected 2029 index
23–3995% range
±28.5%Backtest error
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 index95% low95% high
2025312239
2026312239
2027312239
2028312339
2029312339

American Crow Survey Routes in Michigan

Routes recording American Crow in Michigan.
Deckerville8020241978
No Bradley7720241970
Lapeer6920242000
Ned Lake6120241986
Howardsville6020241969
North Branch5919991974
Skegemog Pt4920241974
Almena4520151993
Wilson4420101966
Pickford4320241973
Bell Oak 24320232016
Mayfield4220222000
Juniata4120241966
Cohoctah4120242021
Coopersville3920241979
Mottville3820241967
Drayton Plns3819871973
Belding 23820242004
Bootjack3720231967
Nashville3720241968
Galesburg3720241966
Herron3620162011
Hamburg 23620242004
Crystal Fls3420241979
Skeels3420151966

American Crow Population Trend in Other States

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