Species · Oregon · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Dusky Grouse Population Trend in Oregon

Dusky Grouse in Oregon has risen sharply: up 67% on the route-weighted index since 1998.

+67%Since 1998
13Routes In State
19Years

Notable Dusky Grouse Trends in Oregon

No notable trend signals for Dusky Grouse in Oregon. See the full index history below.

Dusky Grouse Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, Dusky Grouse in Oregon is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 0.03 (95% range 0.01–0.05). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±63.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

n/aChange by 2029
0.03Projected 2029 index
0.010.0595% range
±63.1%Backtest error
19942029
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
20250.030.010.05
20260.030.010.05
20270.030.010.05
20280.030.010.05
20290.030.010.05

Dusky Grouse Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording Dusky Grouse in Oregon.
Albee120132013
Flora120232017
Eagle Creek120221996
Wickiup120152015
Howard Mdws.120242008
Mount Vernon120051996
Hash Rock120242024
Hells Canyon119981998
Desolation120072007
Ochoco120001994
Barnhouse120242009
Silvies120242024
Donelly 2120182018

Dusky Grouse Population Trend in Other States

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