Species · Nebraska · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Bullock's Oriole Population Trend in Nebraska

Bullock's Oriole in Nebraska has increased: up 36% on the route-weighted index since 1973.

+36%Since 1973
16Routes In State
50Years

Notable Bullock's Oriole Trends in Nebraska

No notable trend signals for Bullock's Oriole in Nebraska. See the full index history below.

Bullock's Oriole Population Forecast in Nebraska

If the recent trend holds, Bullock's Oriole in Nebraska is projected to fall about 34% by 2029 — from 0.35 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.23 (95% range 0.01–0.46). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±234.6%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-34%Change by 2029
0.23Projected 2029 index
0.010.4695% range
±234.6%Backtest error
19692029
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
20250.220.000.45
20260.230.000.45
20270.230.000.46
20280.230.000.46
20290.230.010.46

Bullock's Oriole Survey Routes in Nebraska

Routes recording Bullock's Oriole in Nebraska.
Dalton820241969
Murray Lake420241988
Oglala Nat. Grass.320152002
Gordon220072001
Agate 2220242004
Crescent Lk220172005
Crawford220141981
Agate219991979
Kimball120151978
Pine Ridge120241999
Arthur120241985
Berea120101980
Hay Springs120232019
Paxton119791979
Johnstown119821982
Piester Lake120242024

Bullock's Oriole Population Trend in Other States

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