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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 1970TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
42Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
54YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Barn Swallow Trends in NevadaNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

long arc increasecomputed indexTrend sourceWhether the figure is our own computed route-weighted index or an official USGS modeled estimate. The current build labels every trend as computed.Full methodology →

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 2029TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
2.8Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.00–8.795% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±174.6%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
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.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 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Barn Swallow Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Barn Swallow in Nevada.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
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.