Species · Idaho · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Bald Eagle Population Trend in Idaho

Bald Eagle in Idaho has held roughly steady: up 8% on the route-weighted index since 1984.

+8%Since 1984
26Routes In State
36Years

Notable Bald Eagle Trends in Idaho

No notable trend signals for Bald Eagle in Idaho. See the full index history below.

Bald Eagle Population Forecast in Idaho

If the recent trend holds, Bald Eagle in Idaho is projected to fall about 37% by 2029 — from 0.36 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.23 (95% range 0.00–0.45). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±49.7%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-37%Change by 2029
0.23Projected 2029 index
0.000.4595% range
±49.7%Backtest error
19742029
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
20250.210.000.44
20260.220.000.44
20270.220.000.44
20280.220.000.45
20290.230.000.45

Bald Eagle Survey Routes in Idaho

Routes recording Bald Eagle in Idaho.
Cascade819841983
Bates420191998
Baker320222008
Leadore320242007
Naples220241988
Lost River220082008
Iron Springs220242011
Picabo220092009
Mivoden120172014
Gifford120162015
Nezperce120122012
Lolo Pass120062006
Circular Bu120072007
Cape Horn120162012
N Fork Cda R120182003
Blacks Creek119741974
Centerville120102010
Springfield119961992
Ririe120211999
Coolin120042004
Sawtooth City 2120242016
Featherville120241990
Mud Lake120232023
Cedar Hill120142014
Daniels Res120132013

Bald Eagle Population Trend in Other States

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