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Barn Swallow Population Trend in Nevada

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Barn Swallow in Nevada has surged: up 353% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+353%Since 1970
42Routes In State
54Years

Notable Barn Swallow Trends in Nevada

long arc increasecomputed index

Barn Swallow has surged in Nevada: up 353% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

Barn Swallow Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Barn Swallow in Nevada is projected to rise about 13% by 2029 — from 2.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.8 (95% range 0.00–8.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±174.6%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+13%Change by 2029
2.8Projected 2029 index
0.00–8.795% range
±174.6%Backtest error
19682029
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
20252.80.008.6
20262.80.008.6
20272.80.008.6
20282.80.008.6
20292.80.008.7

Barn Swallow Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Barn Swallow in Nevada.
Gardnerville 22420242013
Carson River1820052001
Ruby Valley 21220242004
Chimney Res.1220232005
Toiyabe Nf1120241987
Calico Spr1019741972
Virgin Creek1020181995
Gardnerville920121992
Minerva920221989
Oreana920032002
Majors Place820241968
Fallon620241992
Ranchogrande520151990
Sand Pass420181987
Cortez420241968
Hiko420231972
Jarbidge420132006
Dinner Sta319911968
Comins Lake320092006
Walker Can220231982
Humboldt Nf220151994
Illipah220211971
Dobbin Creek220091971
Ruby Valley220001997
Nixon220241975

Barn Swallow Population Trend in Other States

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