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Species · BCR 19 · BBS 2026 Release · 1966–2025

Crested Caracara In Central Mixed Grass Prairie

All regionsCentral Mixed Grass PrairieBirds of prey

Crested Caracara in Central Mixed Grass Prairie has surged: up 337% on the route-weighted index since 2008.

+337%Since 2008TrendPercent 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 →
6Routes In RegionSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
12YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable SignalsNotable 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 Crested Caracara in Central Mixed Grass Prairie. See the full index history below.

Routes In Central Mixed Grass Prairie

Routes recording Crested Caracara in Central Mixed Grass Prairie.
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 →
Pear ValleyTEXAS42025
Shields 2TEXAS32025
WinchellTEXAS22016
EldoradoTEXAS12023
WallTEXAS12016
WilliamsTEXAS12025

Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.