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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 1968
74Routes In State
58Years

Notable Common Ground Dove Trends in Georgia

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 2029
1.2Projected 2029 index
0.00–3.295% range
±43.3%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
20251.30.003.3
20261.20.003.3
20271.20.003.3
20281.20.003.2
20291.20.003.2

Common Ground Dove Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording Common Ground Dove in Georgia.
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.