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Downy Woodpecker Population Trend in Nevada

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Downy Woodpecker in Nevada has increased: up 46% on the route-weighted index since 1995.

+46%Since 1995TrendPercent 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 →
8Routes 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 →
15YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Downy Woodpecker Trends in NevadaNotable 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 Downy Woodpecker in Nevada. See the full index history below.

Downy Woodpecker Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Downy Woodpecker in Nevada.
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 →
Jarbidge220152006
Comins Lake220132008
Humboldt Nf119931993
Carson River120022002
Fish Creek119981998
Nixon119941994
Gardnerville120121995
Gardnerville 2120152015

Downy Woodpecker Population Trend in Other States

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