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Cooper's Hawk Population Trend in Florida

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Cooper's Hawk in Florida has increased: up 44% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+44%Since 1968TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
69Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
46YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Cooper's Hawk Trends in FloridaNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

No notable trend signals for Cooper's Hawk in Florida. See the full index history below.

Cooper's Hawk Population Forecast in Florida

If the recent trend holds, Cooper's Hawk in Florida is projected to rise about 39% by 2029 — from 0.09 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.12 (95% range 0.05–0.19). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±76.4%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+39%Change by 2029TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
0.12Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.05–0.1995% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±76.4%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Cooper's Hawk in Florida is projected to rise about 39% by 2029 — from 0.09 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.12 (95% range 0.05–0.19). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±76.4%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.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 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Cooper's Hawk Survey Routes in Florida

Routes recording Cooper's Hawk in Florida.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Belmont220162016
San Antonio220101969
Polk City220141997
Callahan220221992
Pinetta220192019
Flemington219951994
Webb220221998
New Hope220102010
Mabel 2220192014
Oak Grove120161986
Ft Waltn Bch120111970
Mossy Head120081999
Blountstown120222019
Broad Branch120231981
Miccosukee120212014
Seminole Hls119901968
Lake Buffum120181998
Port St Joe119841984
Covington120181966
Steinhatchee120071992
Micanopy119751975
Romeo120241974
Doctors Inlet 2120152015
Ocala120032002
Myakka Head120101994

Cooper's Hawk Population Trend in Other States

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