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Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Georgia

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Eastern Wood-Pewee in Georgia has declined: down 28% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-28%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 →
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 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 35% by 2030 — from 4.5 in 2025 to a central estimate of 2.9 (95% range 1.3–4.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±26.7%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-35%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 →
2.9Projected 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 →
1.3–4.595% 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 →
±26.7%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 35% by 2030 — from 4.5 in 2025 to a central estimate of 2.9 (95% range 1.3–4.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±26.7%, with 80% 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 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 →
Dover1820251978
Piedmont Nwr1520031991
Wrightsville1320251966
Lacross1320251973
Rutledge1120251975
Rock Branch1120252005
Forsyth1020241966
Workmore1020251978
Irwinton1020252016
Fairplay919911966
Deepstep920231975
Philema920252010
Jacksonboro820251967
Rentz820251977
White Hill820252005
Barges820252011
Yates Crossroads820252005
Sharon 2820252023
Fitzgerald720251978
Maxeys720241966
Juliette720251975
Pitts720251979
Whitesburg720251992
Lincolnton 2720252018
Hebron720212007

Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Other States

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