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Black-and-white Warbler Population Trend in Kentucky

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Black-and-white Warbler in Kentucky has edged up: up 17% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+17%Since 1968
44Routes In State
58Years

Notable Black-and-white Warbler Trends in Kentucky

No notable trend signals for Black-and-white Warbler in Kentucky. See the full index history below.

Black-and-white Warbler Population Forecast in Kentucky

If the recent trend holds, Black-and-white Warbler in Kentucky is projected to rise about 76% by 2029 — from 0.54 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.95 (95% range 0.18–1.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±98.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+76%Change by 2029
0.95Projected 2029 index
0.18–1.795% range
±98.5%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
20250.900.141.7
20260.920.151.7
20270.930.161.7
20280.940.171.7
20290.950.181.7

Black-and-white Warbler Survey Routes in Kentucky

Routes recording Black-and-white Warbler in Kentucky.
Beattyville 21220242006
Cumberlnd Gp720181973
Paintsville719951979
Pippa Passes619971988
Dixie519681968
Levee 2520192007
Staffordsvil419971996
Monticello320221969
Pine Ridge319781966
Phelps319971979
Bardwell219671967
Apex220082005
Mckee220241970
Johnsonville220022002
Kehoe219921968
Lebanon Junction220172001
Brownsville120222022
Canton120132013
Keysburg120091984
Cedar Grove119671967
Riverqueen120092009
Sulphur Lick120031981
Hegira120241988
Sunnybrook120191974
Dixon120222019

Black-and-white Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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