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American Wigeon Population Trend in Wyoming

American Wigeon in Wyoming has edged down: down 15% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

-15%Since 1971
66Routes In State
55Years

Notable American Wigeon Trends in Wyoming

No notable trend signals for American Wigeon in Wyoming. See the full index history below.

American Wigeon Population Forecast in Wyoming

If the recent trend holds, American Wigeon in Wyoming is projected to rise about 167% by 2029 — from 0.26 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.69 (95% range 0.00–1.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±191.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+167%Change by 2029
0.69Projected 2029 index
0.001.695% range
±191.7%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
20250.690.001.6
20260.690.001.6
20270.690.001.6
20280.690.001.6
20290.690.001.6

American Wigeon Survey Routes in Wyoming

Routes recording American Wigeon in Wyoming.
Hayden Val1319861985
Highlight919911982
Wyarno820191977
Natrona719921972
Yellowstone620221987
Bill520001992
Riverview520221990
Seedskadee520161994
Ervay420222011
Brookhurst420091969
Upton420241987
Rawlins420061988
Nowood320241990
Elk Horn320152003
Clark319921992
Daniel319881980
Shirley320241989
Baggs319981997
Sybille Cyn320242013
Ne Entrance220161988
Colter Bay219991995
Rozet220232017
Seely 2220152001
Gvnt Valley220112011
Buford219981995

American Wigeon Population Trend in Other States

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