Species · Arizona · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Burrowing Owl Population Trend in Arizona
Burrowing Owl in Arizona has risen sharply: up 52% on the route-weighted index since 1973.
+52%Since 1973
28Routes In State
47Years
Notable Burrowing Owl Trends in Arizona
long arc increasecomputed index
Burrowing Owl has risen sharply in Arizona: up 52% on the route-weighted index since 1973.
Burrowing Owl Population Forecast in Arizona
If the recent trend holds, Burrowing Owl in Arizona is projected to fall about 72% by 2029 — from 0.57 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.16 (95% range 0.00–0.59). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±58.8%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-72%Change by 2029
0.16Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.5995% range
±58.8%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.17 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| 2026 | 0.17 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| 2027 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| 2028 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| 2029 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
Burrowing Owl Survey Routes in Arizona
| Cactus Forest | 15 | 2024 | 1996 |
| Oraibi | 3 | 2000 | 1995 |
| Castle Butte | 3 | 2006 | 2005 |
| Clay Spring | 3 | 2024 | 2010 |
| Coolidge | 2 | 1983 | 1981 |
| Antares | 2 | 2013 | 1994 |
| Navajo Trail | 2 | 2023 | 2006 |
| House Rock | 1 | 1984 | 1984 |
| Rucker | 1 | 2007 | 1995 |
| Rose Wells | 1 | 1973 | 1972 |
| Oatman | 1 | 2013 | 1988 |
| Vicksburg | 1 | 1979 | 1973 |
| Laguna | 1 | 2005 | 1980 |
| Dateland | 1 | 2015 | 1994 |
| San Simon | 1 | 2022 | 1971 |
| Patagonia | 1 | 1998 | 1994 |
| Sunizona | 1 | 1986 | 1973 |
| Palo Verde 2 | 1 | 2024 | 2014 |
| Toroweap | 1 | 1998 | 1998 |
| Many Farms | 1 | 2005 | 2005 |
| Greasewood | 1 | 1995 | 1995 |
| Palo Verde | 1 | 2011 | 1993 |
| Araby | 1 | 2017 | 1992 |
| Red Rock | 1 | 2008 | 1998 |
| Mcneal | 1 | 2023 | 2000 |
Burrowing Owl Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.