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Common Yellowthroat Population Trend in Oklahoma

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Common Yellowthroat in Oklahoma has declined: down 36% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

-36%Since 1969
49Routes In State
57Years

Notable Common Yellowthroat Trends in Oklahoma

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

Common Yellowthroat Population Forecast in Oklahoma

If the recent trend holds, Common Yellowthroat in Oklahoma is projected to rise about 85% by 2029 — from 0.86 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.6 (95% range 0.47–2.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±27.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+85%Change by 2029
1.6Projected 2029 index
0.47–2.795% range
±27.7%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
20251.60.452.7
20261.60.462.7
20271.60.462.7
20281.60.472.7
20291.60.472.7

Common Yellowthroat Survey Routes in Oklahoma

Routes recording Common Yellowthroat in Oklahoma.
Pushmataha2220231994
Goodwater1120211992
Bethel820241993
Verden719711968
Hee Mountain720241999
Foraker520241992
Blanco320031971
Beaver320041989
Big Cedar220241967
Canadian219911970
Peoria220191967
Barnsdall219741967
Hardesty219701970
Matoy219931993
Heyburn220111993
Cashion220171992
Mcalester119911967
Phillips120051974
Mill Creek119701970
Loco119721972
Ardmore119731973
Phroso120192019
Cookietown119981997
Ouachita Nf120241991
Baron120211967

Common Yellowthroat Population Trend in Other States

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