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Downy Woodpecker Population Trend in Nebraska

All statesForest birds

Downy Woodpecker in Nebraska has edged up: up 22% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+22%Since 1969
60Routes In State
57Years

Notable Downy Woodpecker Trends in Nebraska

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

Downy Woodpecker Population Forecast in Nebraska

If the recent trend holds, Downy Woodpecker in Nebraska is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 0.44 (95% range 0.00–0.92). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±38.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-4%Change by 2029
0.44Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.9295% range
±38.2%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
20250.450.000.93
20260.450.000.93
20270.450.000.93
20280.440.000.93
20290.440.000.92

Downy Woodpecker Survey Routes in Nebraska

Routes recording Downy Woodpecker in Nebraska.
Almeria620141976
Crawford420241980
Winside320031973
Murray Lake320051999
Tilden320242021
Berwyn320102000
Julian220241970
Johnson220231967
Kearney220181969
Sumner220171969
Holbrook220241972
Bartlett219761968
Paxton220121978
Sparta220211976
Eagle Creek220211968
Kennedy220171980
Brady220241996
Arthur220232015
Crookston220242019
Liberty 3220192009
Liberty 2220072005
Liberty120031967
Belvidere120191991
Seward120181969
Kenesaw120241971

Downy Woodpecker Population Trend in Other States

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