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Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Alabama

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Eastern Wood-Pewee in Alabama has declined: down 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 →
102Routes 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 →
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 Eastern Wood-Pewee Trends in AlabamaNotable 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 Wood-Pewee in Alabama. See the full index history below.

Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Forecast in Alabama

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Wood-Pewee in Alabama is projected to fall about 41% by 2030 — from 4.0 in 2025 to a central estimate of 2.3 (95% range 1.3–3.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±39.7%, with 0% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-41%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 →
2.3Projected 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 →
1.3–3.395% 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 →
±39.7%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 Wood-Pewee in Alabama is projected to fall about 41% by 2030 — from 4.0 in 2025 to a central estimate of 2.3 (95% range 1.3–3.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±39.7%, with 0% 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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Eastern Wood-Pewee Survey Routes in Alabama

Routes recording Eastern Wood-Pewee in Alabama.
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 →
Warrior Std1420251966
Rock Chapel1420241995
Woodville1420241994
Epes1220241980
Cottonton1120251967
Calebee1120251993
Courtland1120231997
Howard1020251966
Whitehall1020251984
Vernon1020221996
Sprague820251966
Blocton820251969
Carrollton820251994
Elkmont820251990
Liberty City 2820252017
Hillsboro719961966
St Florian620251967
Greensboro620251966
Wallsboro620251966
Millry620231970
Guntersville620241980
Elamville620251985
Stevenson620241996
Harrell520251968
Brundidge520211967

Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Other States

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