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Species · New Mexico · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Chihuahuan Raven Population Trend in New Mexico

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Chihuahuan Raven in New Mexico has increased: up 39% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+39%Since 1970
50Routes In State
56Years

Notable Chihuahuan Raven Trends in New Mexico

No notable trend signals for Chihuahuan Raven in New Mexico. See the full index history below.

Chihuahuan Raven Population Forecast in New Mexico

If the recent trend holds, Chihuahuan Raven in New Mexico is projected to rise about 51% by 2029 — from 5.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 7.9 (95% range 3.5–12). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±28.6%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+51%Change by 2029
7.9Projected 2029 index
3.5–1295% range
±28.6%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
20257.73.312
20267.83.412
20277.83.412
20287.83.412
20297.93.512

Chihuahuan Raven Survey Routes in New Mexico

Routes recording Chihuahuan Raven in New Mexico.
Maljamar6119771975
Pep4720241992
Hobbs2620241994
Gage2520241968
Raton2519941994
Lake Valley1620241989
Variadero1520221994
Jornada1420241974
Red Rock1420241992
Floyd1320241968
Caprock1320241977
Deming1319751968
Mountainair1320231992
Farley1220241979
Mesilla1220001992
Hatchet Peak1120241992
Columbus1120241992
Pastura1020241993
Rodeo920241974
Claunch 2920142001
Roswell820231968
Valencia719971988
Corona East719951993
Engle719891979
Claunch619991978

Chihuahuan Raven Population Trend in Other States

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