Species · Nevada · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Cactus Wren Population Trend in Nevada

Cactus Wren in Nevada has fallen sharply: down 72% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-72%Since 1970
9Routes In State
43Years

Notable Cactus Wren Trends in Nevada

long arc declinecomputed index

Cactus Wren has fallen sharply in Nevada: down 72% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

Cactus Wren Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Cactus Wren in Nevada is projected to rise about 101% by 2029 — from 0.29 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.57 (95% range 0.00–1.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±410.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+101%Change by 2029
0.57Projected 2029 index
0.001.595% range
±410.5%Backtest error
19682029
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
20250.590.001.6
20260.580.001.6
20270.580.001.6
20280.580.001.6
20290.570.001.5

Cactus Wren Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Cactus Wren in Nevada.
Desert Nwr420241990
Jean Lake320131973
Caliente320211988
Nelson220241995
Hiko220181968
Meadow Vally119991996
Beatty120242024
Alamo119731968
Val Of Fire120241988

Cactus Wren Population Trend in Other States

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