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Species · BCR 35 · BBS 2026 Release · 1966–2025

Crested Caracara In Chihuahuan Desert

All regionsChihuahuan DesertBirds of prey

Crested Caracara in Chihuahuan Desert has surged: up 322% on the route-weighted index since 2009.

+322%Since 2009TrendPercent 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 →
5Routes 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 →
13YearsYears 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 Chihuahuan Desert. See the full index history below.

Routes In Chihuahuan Desert

Routes recording Crested Caracara in Chihuahuan Desert.
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 →
ComstockTEXAS72025
OzonaTEXAS32018
LongfellowTEXAS12023
GirvinTEXAS12017
Ft. StocktonTEXAS12025

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