Species · Nevada · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Common Nighthawk Population Trend in Nevada
Common Nighthawk in Nevada has edged down: down 19% on the route-weighted index since 1970.
-19%Since 1970
41Routes In State
56Years
Notable Common Nighthawk Trends in Nevada
No notable trend signals for Common Nighthawk in Nevada. See the full index history below.
Common Nighthawk Population Forecast in Nevada
If the recent trend holds, Common Nighthawk in Nevada is projected to fall about 48% by 2029 — from 2.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.3 (95% range 0.00–15). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±18.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-48%Change by 2029
1.3Projected 2029 index
0.00–1595% range
±18.4%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.7 | 0.00 | 15 |
| 2026 | 1.6 | 0.00 | 15 |
| 2027 | 1.5 | 0.00 | 15 |
| 2028 | 1.4 | 0.00 | 15 |
| 2029 | 1.3 | 0.00 | 15 |
Common Nighthawk Survey Routes in Nevada
| Dinner Sta | 42 | 1993 | 1968 |
| Sand Pass | 18 | 2024 | 1979 |
| Sutcliffe | 12 | 1972 | 1968 |
| Minerva | 11 | 2024 | 1989 |
| Ranchogrande | 9 | 2024 | 1988 |
| Eureka | 8 | 2024 | 1968 |
| Chimney Res. | 8 | 2024 | 2013 |
| Toiyabe Nf | 6 | 2024 | 1987 |
| Carson River | 6 | 2001 | 2001 |
| Mill City | 6 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Virgin Creek | 5 | 2018 | 1997 |
| Comins Lake | 4 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Bald Mtn. | 4 | 2023 | 1993 |
| Fish Creek | 3 | 2021 | 1998 |
| Majors Place | 3 | 2019 | 1969 |
| Caliente | 3 | 2010 | 1999 |
| Nixon | 3 | 2024 | 1973 |
| Cortez | 2 | 2024 | 1968 |
| Mizpah | 2 | 2016 | 1993 |
| Illipah | 2 | 2021 | 1968 |
| Gardnerville | 2 | 2002 | 1992 |
| Humboldt Nf | 2 | 2019 | 1993 |
| Humboldt Nf 2 | 2 | 2024 | 2022 |
| Piute Mdws | 1 | 2024 | 2005 |
| Midas | 1 | 2022 | 1974 |
Common Nighthawk Population Trend in Other States
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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.