Species · Texas · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Chihuahuan Raven Population Trend in Texas
Chihuahuan Raven in Texas has declined: down 39% on the route-weighted index since 1969.
-39%Since 1969
104Routes In State
57Years
Notable Chihuahuan Raven Trends in Texas
No notable trend signals for Chihuahuan Raven in Texas. See the full index history below.
Chihuahuan Raven Population Forecast in Texas
If the recent trend holds, Chihuahuan Raven in Texas is projected to fall about 23% by 2029 — from 0.77 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.59 (95% range 0.00–1.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±18.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-23%Change by 2029
0.59Projected 2029 index
0.00–1.595% range
±18.3%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.66 | 0.00 | 1.6 |
| 2026 | 0.64 | 0.00 | 1.6 |
| 2027 | 0.63 | 0.00 | 1.6 |
| 2028 | 0.61 | 0.00 | 1.6 |
| 2029 | 0.59 | 0.00 | 1.5 |
Chihuahuan Raven Survey Routes in Texas
| Ft. Davis | 35 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Van Horn | 30 | 2024 | 2017 |
| Clarendon | 18 | 2021 | 1994 |
| Texline | 15 | 2024 | 1975 |
| Dalhart | 12 | 2024 | 1994 |
| Plains | 11 | 2017 | 1994 |
| Laredo | 10 | 2023 | 1994 |
| Catarina 2 | 9 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Floydada | 8 | 2024 | 1976 |
| Frankel City | 8 | 2022 | 1975 |
| Williams | 8 | 2024 | 1998 |
| Friona | 7 | 2024 | 2001 |
| Catarina | 6 | 2010 | 1970 |
| Rankin | 6 | 2021 | 1979 |
| Wink | 6 | 1986 | 1975 |
| Eldorado | 6 | 1977 | 1975 |
| Tenmile | 6 | 2017 | 2002 |
| Marfa | 6 | 2019 | 2004 |
| Slaughter | 5 | 2021 | 1975 |
| Channing | 5 | 2018 | 1975 |
| Pedro Creek | 5 | 2005 | 1996 |
| Mentone | 5 | 2015 | 2002 |
| Lakeview | 5 | 2024 | 2006 |
| Randado | 4 | 2009 | 1967 |
| Pear Valley | 4 | 2014 | 1976 |
Chihuahuan Raven Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.