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Downy Woodpecker Population Trend in Indiana

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Downy Woodpecker in Indiana has increased: up 47% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+47%Since 1968
67Routes In State
58Years

Notable Downy Woodpecker Trends in Indiana

No notable trend signals for Downy Woodpecker in Indiana. See the full index history below.

Downy Woodpecker Population Forecast in Indiana

If the recent trend holds, Downy Woodpecker in Indiana is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 2.8 (95% range 1.9–3.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±10.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-4%Change by 2029
2.8Projected 2029 index
1.9–3.895% range
±10.8%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
20252.81.83.7
20262.81.83.8
20272.81.83.8
20282.81.83.8
20292.81.93.8

Downy Woodpecker Survey Routes in Indiana

Routes recording Downy Woodpecker in Indiana.
Belmont1420241981
Witts Station1120242000
Azalia920241982
Monticello820241982
Millersburg820241981
Wallace820241999
Indian Spgs720241983
Laporte620232000
Maplewood620212001
Lakeville620241993
Wabash520241981
Washington520241987
Clear Spring520241981
New Castle520242002
Cross Plains520242000
Thorntown420241982
Brazil420241966
Shelbyville420241983
Georgia420241999
Kewanna320161981
Galveston320241981
Swayzee320231981
Berne320231966
Jamestown320241986
Spencer320241967

Downy Woodpecker Population Trend in Other States

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