Species · Oregon · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Burrowing Owl Population Trend in Oregon
Burrowing Owl in Oregon has edged down: down 17% on the route-weighted index since 1972.
-17%Since 1972
24Routes In State
44Years
Notable Burrowing Owl Trends in Oregon
No notable trend signals for Burrowing Owl in Oregon. See the full index history below.
Burrowing Owl Population Forecast in Oregon
If the recent trend holds, Burrowing Owl in Oregon is projected to fall about 77% by 2029 — from 0.11 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.03 (95% range 0.00–0.12). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±58.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-77%Change by 2029
0.03Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.1295% range
±58.4%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| 2026 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| 2027 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| 2028 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| 2029 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
Burrowing Owl Survey Routes in Oregon
| Battle Mtn | 4 | 2024 | 1990 |
| Blitzen | 3 | 1981 | 1971 |
| Ordnance | 2 | 1979 | 1978 |
| Malheur Nwr | 2 | 2022 | 1988 |
| Princeton | 2 | 1984 | 1979 |
| Mikkalo | 2 | 1997 | 1997 |
| Harney Lake | 2 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Bowden Hills | 2 | 2024 | 1999 |
| Sheaville | 2 | 2017 | 2012 |
| Three Forks | 1 | 2024 | 2006 |
| Blitzen 2 | 1 | 2015 | 1994 |
| Lone Rock | 1 | 1996 | 1970 |
| Fandango Can | 1 | 2012 | 1977 |
| Wagontire | 1 | 2022 | 1996 |
| Alvord Lake | 1 | 2005 | 1977 |
| Montague | 1 | 1987 | 1976 |
| Adrian | 1 | 2021 | 1987 |
| Blizzard Gap | 1 | 2005 | 1985 |
| Lookout Lake | 1 | 1994 | 1994 |
| Cecil | 1 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Crane | 1 | 1997 | 1997 |
| Catlow Rim | 1 | 2019 | 2004 |
| Umatilla | 1 | 2021 | 1990 |
| Trout Creek | 1 | 2021 | 1996 |
Burrowing Owl Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.