Species · Florida · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Common Gallinule Population Trend in Florida
Common Gallinule in Florida has declined: down 38% on the route-weighted index since 1968.
-38%Since 1968
83Routes In State
58Years
Notable Common Gallinule Trends in Florida
No notable trend signals for Common Gallinule in Florida. See the full index history below.
Common Gallinule Population Forecast in Florida
If the recent trend holds, Common Gallinule in Florida is projected to rise about 421% by 2029 — from 0.35 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.8 (95% range 0.00–4.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±427.6%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+421%Change by 2029
1.8Projected 2029 index
0.00–4.695% range
±427.6%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.9 | 0.00 | 4.6 |
| 2026 | 1.9 | 0.00 | 4.6 |
| 2027 | 1.8 | 0.00 | 4.6 |
| 2028 | 1.8 | 0.00 | 4.6 |
| 2029 | 1.8 | 0.00 | 4.6 |
Common Gallinule Survey Routes in Florida
| Andytown | 65 | 1998 | 1974 |
| Wildernes Pk | 33 | 2014 | 1992 |
| Broward | 23 | 1973 | 1966 |
| Mabel 2 | 19 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Shawano 2 | 17 | 2011 | 2004 |
| Lovedale | 11 | 2011 | 1987 |
| Indiantown 2 | 8 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Boca Raton | 6 | 1994 | 1968 |
| Holey Land | 6 | 2024 | 1987 |
| Tamiami | 5 | 1971 | 1971 |
| Shawano | 5 | 2002 | 1987 |
| Dale Mabry | 4 | 1988 | 1966 |
| Sandy | 4 | 2015 | 1987 |
| Weaver Stn | 4 | 2019 | 1990 |
| Lake Buffum | 4 | 2017 | 1987 |
| San Antonio | 3 | 2017 | 1970 |
| St Lucie | 3 | 2024 | 1987 |
| Devils Gardn | 3 | 2024 | 1987 |
| Crewsville | 3 | 2018 | 2003 |
| Merritt Isl | 3 | 2008 | 1991 |
| Myakka Head | 2 | 2011 | 1966 |
| Polk City | 2 | 2019 | 1979 |
| Sunniland Gr | 2 | 2010 | 1970 |
| Alturas | 2 | 1986 | 1971 |
| Kenansville | 2 | 1997 | 1984 |
Common Gallinule Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.