Species · California · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

American Goshawk Population Trend in California

American Goshawk in California has declined: down 37% on the route-weighted index since 1979.

-37%Since 1979
34Routes In State
34Years

Notable American Goshawk Trends in California

No notable trend signals for American Goshawk in California. See the full index history below.

American Goshawk Population Forecast in California

If the recent trend holds, American Goshawk in California is projected to stay roughly flat through 2028, near 0.02 (95% range 0.00–0.04). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±117.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

n/aChange by 2028
0.02Projected 2028 index
0.000.0495% range
±117.4%Backtest error
19742028
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
20240.020.000.04
20250.020.000.04
20260.020.000.04
20270.020.000.04
20280.020.000.04

American Goshawk Survey Routes in California

Routes recording American Goshawk in California.
Kelso Valley120102010
Honeydew120122012
Eagle Lake120211978
Westville120222018
Dirigio120062000
Tionesta120192019
Crowder Flat120052002
Madeline119981998
Burnt Ranch120071998
Tuolumne Grove120112011
Meadow Valley120172017
Little Truckee120012001
Pollock Pines120142014
Coulterville120122012
Pine Mountain120032003
Macdoel120172017
Cecilville120032003
Offield Mtn119781978
Mt Shasta120121990
Hay Fork120042004
Friday Ridge120032003
Butte Meadow119801980
Genesee119931993
Chaos Crater120001990
Riverton120122010

American Goshawk Population Trend in Other States

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