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Common Ground Dove Population Trend in Texas

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Common Ground Dove in Texas has fallen sharply: down 51% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

-51%Since 1969
96Routes In State
57Years

Notable Common Ground Dove Trends in Texas

long arc declinecomputed index

Common Ground Dove has fallen sharply in Texas: down 51% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

Common Ground Dove Population Forecast in Texas

If the recent trend holds, Common Ground Dove in Texas is projected to rise about 104% by 2029 — from 0.68 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.4 (95% range 0.16–2.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±142.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+104%Change by 2029
1.4Projected 2029 index
0.16–2.695% range
±142.9%Backtest error
19672029
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
20251.40.172.6
20261.40.162.6
20271.40.162.6
20281.40.162.6
20291.40.162.6

Common Ground Dove Survey Routes in Texas

Routes recording Common Ground Dove in Texas.
El Sauz2420231993
Hondo1520241969
Guerra1520181988
Raymondville1420241969
Rachal1220231967
San Ygnacio1219851967
Catarina1220101970
Millett1220121995
Zapata1019871967
Millett 21020242013
Schroeder919971967
Mcfaddin820162006
Dilley620242019
Three Rivers620241994
Goliad Prairie620162004
Encinal 2520242011
Devils R Cyn520241995
Loyola Beach 2520242010
Mirando City420241970
Indianola420021999
Campbellton420241970
La Pryor420171969
San Saba420171976
Fannin420231998
Laredo420191995

Common Ground Dove Population Trend in Other States

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