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Eastern Phoebe In Appalachian Mountains

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Eastern Phoebe in Appalachian Mountains has increased: up 34% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+34%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 →
406Routes In RegionSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
59YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable SignalsNotable 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 Phoebe in Appalachian Mountains. See the full index history below.

Eastern Phoebe In Appalachian Mountains Population Forecast

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Phoebe in Appalachian Mountains is projected to rise about 15% by 2030 — from 5.7 in 2025 to a central estimate of 6.6 (95% range 4.8–8.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±6.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+15%Change by 2030TrendPercent 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 →
6.6Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
4.8–8.395% 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 →
±6.2%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 Phoebe in Appalachian Mountains is projected to rise about 15% by 2030 — from 5.7 in 2025 to a central estimate of 6.6 (95% range 4.8–8.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±6.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662030
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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Routes In Appalachian Mountains

Routes recording Eastern Phoebe in Appalachian Mountains.
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 →
PaintsvilleKENTUCKY221995
SturgillsNORTH-CAROLINA222025
NicutWEST-VIRGINIA202025
TalladegaALABAMA192025
ToddNORTH-CAROLINA192025
Corryton RdTENNESSEE192019
Lost RiverWEST-VIRGINIA182025
GreensportALABAMA172025
MedusaNEW-YORK172024
RoulettePENNSYLVANIA172021
Natural BridVIRGINIA172025
KehoeKENTUCKY161992
Little MarshPENNSYLVANIA162024
Oliver SpgsTENNESSEE162022
StaffordsvilKENTUCKY151997
Mawr GlenPENNSYLVANIA152025
RydePENNSYLVANIA152005
Roulette 2PENNSYLVANIA152025
HubbardstownWEST-VIRGINIA152025
RioWEST-VIRGINIA151995
RuthbelleWEST-VIRGINIA152025
SigelPENNSYLVANIA142025
RamseyPENNSYLVANIA142025
StoneybreakPENNSYLVANIA142025
BlacksburgVIRGINIA142025

Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.