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Eastern Bluebird Population Trend in Alabama

All statesForest birds

Eastern Bluebird in Alabama has surged: up 138% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+138%Since 1968
107Routes In State
58Years

Notable Eastern Bluebird Trends in Alabama

long arc increasecomputed index

Eastern Bluebird has surged in Alabama: up 138% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Eastern Bluebird Population Forecast in Alabama

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Bluebird in Alabama is projected to rise about 15% by 2029 — from 13 in 2024 to a central estimate of 14 (95% range 11–18). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±24.5%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+15%Change by 2029
14Projected 2029 index
11–1895% range
±24.5%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
2025141017
2026141117
2027141117
2028141118
2029141118

Eastern Bluebird Survey Routes in Alabama

Routes recording Eastern Bluebird in Alabama.
Talladega4020241996
Swaim3420241967
St Florian3220241967
Stevenson2720241996
Elamville2620241984
Odenville2620241996
Elkmont2520241990
Madrid2420231994
Choccolocco2420241984
Pine Grove2320241966
Hillsboro2219961966
Mt Olive2220241966
Newton2120241966
Fairview2120241989
Maytown2020231966
Woodville2020241994
Dearmanville1819831966
Greensport1820241966
Grangeburg1820241968
Wedowee1720231996
Drummond1720242001
Howard1620241966
Lakeview1620241999
Brundidge1520211966
Mentone1520231993

Eastern Bluebird Population Trend in Other States

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