Species · Alabama · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Anhinga Population Trend in Alabama

Anhinga in Alabama has increased: up 43% on the route-weighted index since 1978.

+43%Since 1978
19Routes In State
31Years

Notable Anhinga Trends in Alabama

No notable trend signals for Anhinga in Alabama. See the full index history below.

Anhinga Population Forecast in Alabama

If the recent trend holds, Anhinga in Alabama is projected to rise about 23% by 2029 — from 0.05 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.07 (95% range 0.00–0.15). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±53.5%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+23%Change by 2029
0.07Projected 2029 index
0.000.1595% range
±53.5%Backtest error
19722029
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
20250.060.000.14
20260.060.000.14
20270.060.000.14
20280.060.000.14
20290.070.000.15

Anhinga Survey Routes in Alabama

Routes recording Anhinga in Alabama.
Lanett620222022
Madrid420191994
Wallsboro220041999
Fairview220241992
Harrell119861972
Greensboro120002000
Billingsley120172017
Newton119981998
Grangeburg120161978
Brundidge120152015
Brantley120232023
Mclellan120092009
Millry120012001
Elamville120082008
Calebee120192019
Helicon120242024
St. Elmo120172017
Gainestown Ferry120091999
Chacaloochee Bay120192009

Anhinga Population Trend in Other States

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