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Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Alabama

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Eastern Wood-Pewee in Alabama has declined: down 36% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-36%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 →
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 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 2029 — from 3.8 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.3 (95% range 1.3–3.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±32.8%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-41%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 →
2.3Projected 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 →
1.3–3.295% 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 →
±32.8%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 2029 — from 3.8 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.3 (95% range 1.3–3.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±32.8%, with 20% 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 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 →
Sprague1620241966
Rock Chapel1420241995
Woodville1420241994
Elkmont1320241990
Epes1220241980
Howard1120241966
Courtland1120231997
Cottonton1020241967
Vernon1020221996
Swaim920241966
Warrior Std920241966
Greensboro820241966
Whitehall820241984
Calebee820241993
Hillsboro719961966
St Florian620241967
Millry620231970
Blocton620241969
Guntersville620241980
Brooksville620231984
Stevenson620241996
Brundidge520211967
Seale520161996
Pine Grove420241966
Millerville420241967

Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Other States

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