Species · Alabama · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Carolina Wren Population Trend in Alabama

Carolina Wren in Alabama has surged: up 99% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+99%Since 1968
109Routes In State
58Years

Notable Carolina Wren Trends in Alabama

long arc increasecomputed index

Carolina Wren has surged in Alabama: up 99% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Carolina Wren Population Forecast in Alabama

If the recent trend holds, Carolina Wren in Alabama is projected to fall about 14% by 2029 — from 30 in 2024 to a central estimate of 26 (95% range 19–33). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±25%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-14%Change by 2029
26Projected 2029 index
193395% range
±25%Backtest error
19662029
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
2025251832
2026251832
2027251832
2028261933
2029261933

Carolina Wren Survey Routes in Alabama

Routes recording Carolina Wren in Alabama.
Gainestown Ferry8020151999
Rock Chapel5920241995
Sprott-Cahaba Riv5820141999
Epes5720241980
Elamville5720241984
Warrior Std5120241966
Newton5120241966
Liberty City 24920242017
Cottonton4820241966
Triana4820121999
Talladega4620241996
Linden4520231968
Grangeburg4320241966
Riverside4320131999
Calebee4220241993
Borden Springs 24220242001
Greensport4120241966
Bon Secour4120231993
Sprague4020241966
Whitehall4020241983
Stevenson4020241996
Valhermoso Spgs3920101966
Chacaloochee Bay3920192009
Appleton3720231993
Wedowee3720231996

Carolina Wren Population Trend in Other States

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