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Barred Owl Population Trend in Georgia

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Barred Owl in Georgia has surged: up 307% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+307%Since 1970
88Routes In State
54Years

Notable Barred Owl Trends in Georgia

long arc increasecomputed index

Barred Owl has surged in Georgia: up 307% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

Barred Owl Population Forecast in Georgia

If the recent trend holds, Barred Owl in Georgia is projected to fall about 37% by 2029 — from 0.52 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.33 (95% range 0.13–0.52). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±24.4%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-37%Change by 2029
0.33Projected 2029 index
0.13–0.5295% range
±24.4%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
20250.320.120.51
20260.320.120.51
20270.320.130.51
20280.320.130.52
20290.330.130.52

Barred Owl Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording Barred Owl in Georgia.
Stoney Point 21120242024
Shiloh620242012
Pineora420101997
Needmore319831977
Whitesburg320211993
Council320242013
White Hill320232005
Okefenokee219911983
Stockton220231979
Everett City220191976
Wrightsville220231982
Nashville220221978
Newton220041981
Oakman220121983
Henderson220211993
Bowdon220111997
Rentz220241986
Wadley220111989
Pitts220241982
Keller219931977
Boston220241979
Coffee Co220231995
Woodbine220152014
Headlight220212016
Colonels Island220152011

Barred Owl Population Trend in Other States

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