Species · Oregon · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Canyon Wren Population Trend in Oregon

Canyon Wren in Oregon has surged: up 107% on the route-weighted index since 1973.

+107%Since 1973
35Routes In State
50Years

Notable Canyon Wren Trends in Oregon

long arc increasecomputed index

Canyon Wren has surged in Oregon: up 107% on the route-weighted index since 1973.

Canyon Wren Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, Canyon Wren in Oregon is projected to fall about 29% by 2029 — from 0.20 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.14 (95% range 0.01–0.28). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±36.3%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-29%Change by 2029
0.14Projected 2029 index
0.010.2895% range
±36.3%Backtest error
19702029
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
20250.140.010.28
20260.140.010.28
20270.140.010.28
20280.140.010.28
20290.140.010.28

Canyon Wren Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording Canyon Wren in Oregon.
Twickenham620242010
Imnaha520241971
Blizzard Gap520242010
Trout Creek520212021
Logdell220222019
Madras220191998
Crooked Riv.220172017
Three Forks120122004
Blitzen 2120182018
Summit Pr120122012
Deschutes120241974
Ochoco119811977
Bridgeport120221999
Wagontire119731973
Wedderburn119701970
Modoc Point120101986
Blitzen119841976
Joseph120051973
Eagle Rock119741971
Sparta119761973
Eightmile120041982
Clearwater119911991
Clover Creek119761976
Silver Creek120082005
Adrian120181984

Canyon Wren Population Trend in Other States

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