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American Crow Population Trend in Mississippi

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American Crow in Mississippi has held roughly steady: up 5% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+5%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 →
74Routes 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 MississippiNotable 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 Mississippi. See the full index history below.

American Crow Population Forecast in Mississippi

If the recent trend holds, American Crow in Mississippi is projected to rise about 40% by 2029 — from 26 in 2024 to a central estimate of 36 (95% range 17–54). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±67.7%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+40%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 →
36Projected 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 →
17–5495% 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 →
±67.7%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 Mississippi is projected to rise about 40% by 2029 — from 26 in 2024 to a central estimate of 36 (95% range 17–54). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±67.7%, with 60% 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 →
2025351654
2026351754
2027351754
2028361754
2029361754

American Crow Survey Routes in Mississippi

Routes recording American Crow in Mississippi.
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 →
Olive Branch 211420222016
Trace Central11320222007
Mt Carmel11020161974
Duck Hill6120241968
Lake Mary5619901974
Corinth5620241972
Water Valley5220182015
Benndale4820231974
Neely4520121974
Trace Choctaw4520192012
Embry4320241988
Necaise4320221982
Columbia4120181969
Walthall3919871970
Tupelo3920221966
Star3920242016
Cockrum3720241966
Duffee3720081973
Lucien3320131967
Fayette3220131966
Forest3220241972
Poplarville3119781972
Leaf River3120132008
Trace South3120192007
Benton3020241972

American Crow Population Trend in Other States

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