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Eastern Towhee Population Trend in Indiana

All statesGeneralists

Eastern Towhee in Indiana has risen sharply: up 66% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+66%Since 1968
64Routes In State
58Years

Notable Eastern Towhee Trends in Indiana

long arc increasecomputed index

Eastern Towhee has risen sharply in Indiana: up 66% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Eastern Towhee Population Forecast in Indiana

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Towhee in Indiana is projected to rise about 11% by 2029 — from 4.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 4.7 (95% range 3.4–5.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±5.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+11%Change by 2029
4.7Projected 2029 index
3.4–5.995% range
±5.8%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
20254.53.35.8
20264.63.35.9
20274.63.35.9
20284.63.45.9
20294.73.45.9

Eastern Towhee Survey Routes in Indiana

Routes recording Eastern Towhee in Indiana.
Georgia2320241999
Indian Spgs1720241982
New Phila1520241982
Belmont1420241981
Spencer1320241967
Clear Spring1120241981
Celestine1020241979
Cross Plains1020241999
Cumback920211966
Millersburg920241981
Evansville920221966
Pimento820241981
Witts Station820242000
Brookville720241966
Scottsburg720241982
Wallace720242000
New Castle720242017
Knox620241981
Friendswood620241986
Azalia620241982
Vevay620241966
Corydon520241966
Hoosier520241990
Packertown420041968
Galveston420221981

Eastern Towhee Population Trend in Other States

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