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Eastern Kingbird Population Trend in Ohio

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Eastern Kingbird in Ohio has edged up: up 21% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+21%Since 1968TrendPercent 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 →
88Routes 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 →
58YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Eastern Kingbird Trends in OhioNotable 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 Eastern Kingbird in Ohio. See the full index history below.

Eastern Kingbird Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Kingbird in Ohio is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 1.5 (95% range 0.89–2.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±18%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-9%Change by 2029TrendPercent 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 →
1.5Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.89–2.195% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±18%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Eastern Kingbird in Ohio is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 1.5 (95% range 0.89–2.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±18%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.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 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Eastern Kingbird Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording Eastern Kingbird in Ohio.
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 →
Wilmington919961966
Pittsfield720241992
Harveysburg 2720231997
Kunkle620241993
Cosmos620101966
Kings Creek520151993
Kenton520131969
New Marshfld520241966
Omega520241968
Cumberland520171966
Casstown520232001
Stonecreek520241997
Bloomville420221992
Lucerne420241995
West Elkton420121992
Darrtown420211966
Birmingham420241988
Kingsway320141966
N Baltimore320191968
Botkins320191992
Marion320221967
Fulton320241966
Baxter Ridge320221998
Dresden320241966
Adamsville319881972

Eastern Kingbird Population Trend in Other States

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