Species · South Carolina · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Anhinga Population Trend in South Carolina

Anhinga in South Carolina has surged: up 128% on the route-weighted index since 1976.

+128%Since 1976
14Routes In State
31Years

Notable Anhinga Trends in South Carolina

long arc increasecomputed index

Anhinga has surged in South Carolina: up 128% on the route-weighted index since 1976.

Anhinga Population Forecast in South Carolina

If the recent trend holds, Anhinga in South Carolina is projected to rise about 172% by 2029 — from 0.10 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.26 (95% range 0.00–0.55). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±78.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+172%Change by 2029
0.26Projected 2029 index
0.000.5595% range
±78.4%Backtest error
19732029
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
20250.240.000.54
20260.250.000.54
20270.250.000.54
20280.250.000.55
20290.260.000.55

Anhinga Survey Routes in South Carolina

Routes recording Anhinga in South Carolina.
Bennettsville2120171999
Nixville320092009
Kiawah Island220242000
Walterboro219751975
Jamestown120042004
Hardeeville120231973
Rome120231980
Holly Hill120211988
Adams Run120231996
Red Bluff120232018
Bishopville120232007
Olar120182018
Pinewood120171998
Dale120231998

Anhinga Population Trend in Other States

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