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Bullock's Oriole Population Trend in Idaho

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Bullock's Oriole in Idaho has risen sharply: up 64% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+64%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 →
48Routes 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 →
57YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Bullock's Oriole Trends in IdahoNotable 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 →

Bullock's Oriole has risen sharply in Idaho: up 64% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

Bullock's Oriole Population Forecast in Idaho

If the recent trend holds, Bullock's Oriole in Idaho is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 1.9 (95% range 0.92–2.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±16.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-3%Change by 2030TrendPercent 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 →
1.9Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.92–2.895% 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 →
±16.1%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, Bullock's Oriole in Idaho is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 1.9 (95% range 0.92–2.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±16.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19682030
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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20271.80.882.7
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Bullock's Oriole Survey Routes in Idaho

Routes recording Bullock's Oriole in Idaho.
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 →
Preston1520231988
Pasadena Val1520161987
Pocatello1320191979
Magic Mtn1220251987
Glenns Ferry1119861968
Picabo1020251988
Baker820241974
Cascade819831983
Ririe720251972
Triangle620251985
Almo620251988
Daniels Res620251988
Silver City520251994
Naples420251975
Dubois420251989
Centerville420191972
Springfield420171969
Crane Creek420191988
Gifford320171971
Cedar Hill320241992
Nezperce219921992
Kyle Canyon220221999
Tractor Flat220101995
Blacks Creek220161971
Joel220241989

Bullock's Oriole Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.