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Eastern Phoebe Population Trend in Ohio

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Eastern Phoebe in Ohio has increased: up 29% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+29%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 →
87Routes 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 Phoebe 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 Phoebe in Ohio. See the full index history below.

Eastern Phoebe Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Phoebe in Ohio is projected to rise about 55% by 2029 — from 2.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.8 (95% range 2.6–5.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±46%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+55%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 →
3.8Projected 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 →
2.6–5.195% 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 →
±46%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 Ohio is projected to rise about 55% by 2029 — from 2.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.8 (95% range 2.6–5.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±46%, with 40% 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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20263.72.55.0
20273.82.55.0
20283.82.65.0
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Eastern Phoebe Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording Eastern Phoebe 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 →
Ash Ridge1220211992
Tick Ridge1120191993
Middlefield1020171967
Tar Hollow820241992
Shawnee S.F. 2820192001
Garrettsvile719911966
Coal Run719921966
Hiram720211992
Wayland620171992
Kenton620131980
New Dover620171968
Dresden620241966
Smithfield620241966
Ray620241992
Omega620241966
Scioto Furn620221992
Stonecreek620241996
Keene620231992
Wayne N.F.620241992
Mohican S.F.620241992
Newcomerstwn519951966
West Elkton520121992
New Marshfld520241966
Rome520241966
Valley City520241995

Eastern Phoebe Population Trend in Other States

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