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Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Georgia

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Eastern Wood-Pewee in Georgia 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 →
108Routes 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 GeorgiaNotable 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 Georgia. See the full index history below.

Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Forecast in Georgia

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Wood-Pewee in Georgia is projected to fall about 28% by 2029 — from 3.9 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.8 (95% range 1.2–4.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±21.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-28%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 →
2.8Projected 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 →
1.2–4.495% 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 →
±21.7%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 Georgia is projected to fall about 28% by 2029 — from 3.9 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.8 (95% range 1.2–4.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±21.7%, with 100% 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 Georgia

Routes recording Eastern Wood-Pewee in Georgia.
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 →
Wrightsville1820241966
Carrs Station1620242008
Piedmont Nwr1520031991
Philema1220242010
Forsyth1020241966
White Hill1020242005
Yates Crossroads1020242005
Fairplay919911966
Rutledge920241975
Deepstep920231975
Dover920241978
Lincolnton 2920242018
Barges920242011
Rentz820241977
Workmore820191978
Maxeys720241966
Washington720241975
Wadley720241977
Millen720242006
Minter Tweed720242017
Hebron720212007
Lincolnton620171966
Newton620241975
Lacross620211973
Bowdon620241973

Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Other States

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