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Eastern Kingbird Population Trend in Maryland

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Eastern Kingbird in Maryland has held roughly steady: down 2% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-2%Since 1968
76Routes In State
58Years

Notable Eastern Kingbird Trends in Maryland

No notable trend signals for Eastern Kingbird in Maryland. See the full index history below.

Eastern Kingbird Population Forecast in Maryland

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Kingbird in Maryland is projected to fall about 12% by 2029 — from 4.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.7 (95% range 2.4–5.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±26.2%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-12%Change by 2029
3.7Projected 2029 index
2.4–5.095% range
±26.2%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
20253.72.45.0
20263.72.45.0
20273.72.45.0
20283.72.45.0
20293.72.45.0

Eastern Kingbird Survey Routes in Maryland

Routes recording Eastern Kingbird in Maryland.
Ijamsville2820241986
Madonna1920222009
Williamsport1820241966
La Plata1420091966
Olney1320241966
Jones1319941966
Emmitsburg1120241966
Warfieldsbrg1020241966
Wheaton1020241990
Largo819811966
Elkton820241966
Honga820241966
Eklo720181966
Beltsville620121966
Harmony620171966
Fruitland619981966
Sinepuxent619771967
Walnut620242000
Earlton620242014
Smithsburg520141966
Wolfsville520241968
Silver Spg519891966
Randallstown520131966
Mardela520191966
Cokesbury520241966

Eastern Kingbird Population Trend in Other States

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