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Common Ground Dove Population Trend in Georgia

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Common Ground Dove in Georgia has declined: down 32% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-32%Since 1968TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
74Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
58YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Common Ground Dove Trends in GeorgiaNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

No notable trend signals for Common Ground Dove in Georgia. See the full index history below.

Common Ground Dove Population Forecast in Georgia

If the recent trend holds, Common Ground Dove in Georgia is projected to fall about 45% by 2029 — from 2.1 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.2 (95% range 0.00–3.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±43.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-45%Change by 2029TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
1.2Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.00–3.295% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±43.3%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Common Ground Dove in Georgia is projected to fall about 45% by 2029 — from 2.1 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.2 (95% range 0.00–3.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±43.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.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 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Common Ground Dove Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording Common Ground Dove in Georgia.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Boston1920241975
Fitzgerald1220241966
Newton1020241975
Douglas919811978
Shiloh920242012
Philema920242010
Workmore820191978
Ousley620242015
Weber620242013
Okefenokee519921979
Coffee Co520241986
Jacksonboro520241987
Finleyson520241977
Millen520242007
Bethany520242012
Fowlstown420161967
Courthouse420241969
Cuthbert420241967
Nashville420241975
Cotton420241972
Lacross420191973
Washington419981981
Pitts420241977
Dickey420182005
Baxley320191986

Common Ground Dove Population Trend in Other States

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