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Common Yellowthroat Population Trend in North Carolina

All statesForest birds

Common Yellowthroat in North Carolina has declined: down 46% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-46%Since 1968
109Routes In State
58Years

Notable Common Yellowthroat Trends in North Carolina

No notable trend signals for Common Yellowthroat in North Carolina. See the full index history below.

Common Yellowthroat Population Forecast in North Carolina

If the recent trend holds, Common Yellowthroat in North Carolina is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 7.7 (95% range 3.9–11). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±30.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-4%Change by 2029
7.7Projected 2029 index
3.9–1195% range
±30.2%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
20258.04.312
20268.04.212
20277.94.112
20287.84.012
20297.73.911

Common Yellowthroat Survey Routes in North Carolina

Routes recording Common Yellowthroat in North Carolina.
Mashoes8919821971
Milltail Cr8020241992
Dismal Swamp6920241993
Shallotte3719911966
Chowan River3520062002
Washington3320242001
Sheep Ridge3120241994
Jackson2720171995
California2520131972
Reelsboro2420191997
Green Swamp2420062002
Cherryville2319681968
Broad Creek2320241993
Arapahoe2219951966
Pinetops2120241998
Spring Hope2120242002
Rhems1919931990
California 21820242014
Mattamuskeet1820211998
Newport1720231995
Ernul1620092001
Cayton1620242010
Sturgills1520242001
Rheasville1520172005
Mount Airy1420242000

Common Yellowthroat Population Trend in Other States

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