BirdAnalyst
Species · Florida · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Common Ground Dove Population Trend in Florida

All statesGeneralists

Common Ground Dove in Florida has fallen sharply: down 67% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-67%Since 1968
124Routes In State
58Years

Notable Common Ground Dove Trends in Florida

long arc declinecomputed index

Common Ground Dove has fallen sharply in Florida: down 67% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Common Ground Dove Population Forecast in Florida

If the recent trend holds, Common Ground Dove in Florida is projected to fall about 68% by 2029 — from 4.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.4 (95% range 0.00–4.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±51.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-68%Change by 2029
1.4Projected 2029 index
0.00–4.595% range
±51.8%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
20251.80.005.0
20261.70.004.9
20271.60.004.8
20281.50.004.7
20291.40.004.5

Common Ground Dove Survey Routes in Florida

Routes recording Common Ground Dove in Florida.
St Lucie1820241987
Devils Gardn1820241987
Kendall1419911987
Broad Branch1320241967
Myakka Head1320111966
Alturas1319861971
Holey Land1320241987
Betts1120241987
Sandy1120141987
Webb1120241990
Romeo1020241966
Gardner1019991987
Clewiston1020232015
Pinetta920241987
Kenansville820241967
Callahan820241987
Shawano820021987
Citrus820242010
San Antonio720241967
Ridge Harbor720241991
Dupuis W.E.A720241994
Scottsmoor620241968
Blackwater620241990
Miller Xrds620191987
Bloxham620191992

Common Ground Dove Population Trend in Other States

alabamaarizonacaliforniageorgialouisianamississippinevadanew-mexiconorth-carolinasouth-carolinatexas

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