Species · Oregon · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

American Dipper Population Trend in Oregon

American Dipper in Oregon has edged down: down 21% on the route-weighted index since 1972.

-21%Since 1972
39Routes In State
47Years

Notable American Dipper Trends in Oregon

No notable trend signals for American Dipper in Oregon. See the full index history below.

American Dipper Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, American Dipper in Oregon is projected to fall about 56% by 2029 — from 0.13 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.06 (95% range 0.00–0.12). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±72.6%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-56%Change by 2029
0.06Projected 2029 index
0.000.1295% range
±72.6%Backtest error
19692029
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
20250.060.000.12
20260.060.000.12
20270.060.000.12
20280.060.000.12
20290.060.000.12

American Dipper Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording American Dipper in Oregon.
Molalla920241996
Svensen319921992
Timber220171993
Riley Peak220161995
Scio220021998
Camp Sherman219941972
Blue River220221992
Sandy River119951993
Santiam120181999
Imnaha119931972
Salado120172017
Cool Camp120031969
Logdell119881987
Wickiup120241988
Bridgeport119951995
Winberry120021969
Wizard Falls120162016
Derby119701970
Paisley120212008
Bly 2120082008
Mt Hood120151974
Granite119891989
Elkton119721972
Clearwater120061992
Elk Lake119911978

American Dipper Population Trend in Other States

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