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Black Vulture Population Trend in Ohio

All statesGeneralists

Black Vulture in Ohio has surged: up 14× on the route-weighted index since 1979.

14×Since 1979
22Routes In State
33Years

Notable Black Vulture Trends in Ohio

long arc increasecomputed index

Black Vulture has surged in Ohio: up 14× on the route-weighted index since 1979.

Black Vulture Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, Black Vulture in Ohio is projected to fall about 57% by 2029 — from 0.82 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.35 (95% range 0.05–0.66). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±59%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-57%Change by 2029
0.35Projected 2029 index
0.05–0.6695% range
±59%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
20250.320.010.63
20260.330.020.63
20270.340.030.64
20280.340.040.65
20290.350.050.66

Black Vulture Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording Black Vulture in Ohio.
Mohican S.F.920222014
Cuba920242006
Bolins Mills620242021
Omega520241990
Pittsfield420242024
Enon320242016
Dresden320191971
Hebron220162009
Pomeroy220212019
Valley City220242024
Stonecreek120232012
Birmingham120162016
Harveysburg 2120232023
Marion120222022
Lattasburg120172017
Fulton120242021
Meadowbrook119791966
Smithfield120122012
Darrtown120212021
Ray120181998
Ash Ridge120171992
Rome120241971

Black Vulture Population Trend in Other States

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