Species · Florida · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Burrowing Owl Population Trend in Florida
Burrowing Owl in Florida has collapsed: down 97% on the route-weighted index since 1968.
-97%Since 1968
18Routes In State
54Years
Notable Burrowing Owl Trends in Florida
long arc declinecomputed index
Burrowing Owl has collapsed in Florida: down 97% on the route-weighted index since 1968.
Burrowing Owl Population Forecast in Florida
If the recent trend holds, Burrowing Owl in Florida is projected to fall about 100% by 2026 — from 0.06 in 2021 to a central estimate of 0.00 (95% range 0.00–0.48). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±961.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-100%Change by 2026
0.00Projected 2026 index
0.00–0.4895% range
±961.8%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| 2024 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| 2025 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| 2026 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
Burrowing Owl Survey Routes in Florida
| Broward | 29 | 1973 | 1966 |
| Boca Raton | 5 | 1990 | 1968 |
| Salvista | 4 | 1968 | 1967 |
| Punta Gorda | 4 | 2015 | 1981 |
| Romeo | 4 | 2013 | 1969 |
| Pennywash Cr | 2 | 2021 | 1987 |
| Davie | 2 | 1994 | 1987 |
| Lake Buffum | 1 | 2021 | 1987 |
| Clewiston | 1 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Shawano 2 | 1 | 2007 | 2006 |
| Devils Gardn | 1 | 1999 | 1995 |
| Palmdale | 1 | 2010 | 1990 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 1981 | 1967 |
| Mabel | 1 | 1968 | 1968 |
| Hixtown Swmp | 1 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Sunniland Gr | 1 | 2021 | 1967 |
| Ft Lonesome | 1 | 2005 | 1971 |
| Alturas | 1 | 1986 | 1986 |
Burrowing Owl Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.