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American Crow Population Trend in Montana

All statesGeneralists

American Crow in Montana has declined: down 36% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-36%Since 1970
92Routes In State
56Years

Notable American Crow Trends in Montana

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

American Crow Population Forecast in Montana

If the recent trend holds, American Crow in Montana is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 3.5 (95% range 1.5–5.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±35.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-9%Change by 2029
3.5Projected 2029 index
1.5–5.695% range
±35.9%Backtest error
19682029
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
20253.61.65.7
20263.61.65.7
20273.61.55.7
20283.61.55.6
20293.51.55.6

American Crow Survey Routes in Montana

Routes recording American Crow in Montana.
Church Hill5320242017
Red Rock2620241973
Hebgen Lake2220242017
St Mary2020081968
Hehn Draw1720242016
Clinton1520241975
St. Mary 21420242009
Twin Bridges1319761968
Cabin Creek1320242018
Greenoagh 31220182013
Miles City1120242016
Redstone1020241968
East Glacier Park1020242015
Custer1020222019
Leroy920241986
Greenough920031996
Kalispell820241968
Elliston820241968
Ninemile820241993
Clyde Park820242021
Heart Butte720242015
Gildford720242015
Lindsay720242015
Two Dot620181976
Chestnut620241968

American Crow Population Trend in Other States

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