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Chihuahuan Meadowlark Population Trend in Texas

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Chihuahuan Meadowlark in Texas has risen sharply: up 68% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+68%Since 1969
42Routes In State
54Years

Notable Chihuahuan Meadowlark Trends in Texas

long arc increasecomputed index

Chihuahuan Meadowlark has risen sharply in Texas: up 68% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

Chihuahuan Meadowlark Population Forecast in Texas

If the recent trend holds, Chihuahuan Meadowlark in Texas is projected to rise about 128% by 2029 — from 0.61 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.4 (95% range 0.46–2.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±65.1%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+128%Change by 2029
1.4Projected 2029 index
0.46–2.395% range
±65.1%Backtest error
19672029
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
20251.30.412.3
20261.40.422.3
20271.40.442.3
20281.40.452.3
20291.40.462.3

Chihuahuan Meadowlark Survey Routes in Texas

Routes recording Chihuahuan Meadowlark in Texas.
Cactus15420212005
Ft. Davis5620232004
Plains4620241977
Marfa2720242004
Channing1520182017
Altuda920191967
Texline820242018
Lamesa720232013
Dalhart720241994
Casa Piedra619981987
Frankel City619941977
Girvin520021986
Marathon320232004
Bear Mtn320241989
Sierra Blanc320192008
Chisos Basin220042004
Pumpville220232006
Coyanda Draw220211994
Kermit219991994
Valentine219801970
Delaware Crk219871973
Mentone220111999
Salt Flat220061995
Canutillo219961996
Tenmile220222011

Chihuahuan Meadowlark Population Trend in Other States

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