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Bachman's Sparrow Population Trend in Florida

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Bachman's Sparrow in Florida has declined: down 48% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-48%Since 1968
78Routes In State
58Years

Notable Bachman's Sparrow Trends in Florida

No notable trend signals for Bachman's Sparrow in Florida. See the full index history below.

Bachman's Sparrow Population Forecast in Florida

If the recent trend holds, Bachman's Sparrow in Florida is projected to fall about 54% by 2029 — from 2.7 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.3 (95% range 0.00–2.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±39.6%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-54%Change by 2029
1.3Projected 2029 index
0.00–2.895% range
±39.6%Backtest error
19662029
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
20251.40.003.0
20261.40.003.0
20271.30.002.9
20281.30.002.9
20291.30.002.8

Bachman's Sparrow Survey Routes in Florida

Routes recording Bachman's Sparrow in Florida.
Citrus5120242010
Blackwater2820241987
Croom1720241987
Kenansville1520241974
Bloxham1420221987
Belmont1120051966
Babcock Rnch1119901988
Olustee1120221992
Nixon919861985
Bristol920231986
Eglin A.F.B.820111997
Oak Grove720111967
Hilliard720241966
Alligator Pt720241987
Ocala720241987
Dowling Park620231987
Dupuis W.E.A620241994
Alturas519861971
Port St Joe420111967
Belmore420231966
Indiantown419871966
Palmdale420091987
Blountstown320231966
Mabel319841983
Miller Xrds320111988

Bachman's Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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