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Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Trend in West Virginia

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Eastern Wood-Pewee in West Virginia has edged down: down 23% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-23%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 →
63Routes 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 West VirginiaNotable 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 West Virginia. See the full index history below.

Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Forecast in West Virginia

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Wood-Pewee in West Virginia is projected to fall about 38% by 2029 — from 6.9 in 2024 to a central estimate of 4.3 (95% range 2.0–6.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±41.6%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-38%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 →
4.3Projected 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 →
2.0–6.695% 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 →
±41.6%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 West Virginia is projected to fall about 38% by 2029 — from 6.9 in 2024 to a central estimate of 4.3 (95% range 2.0–6.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±41.6%, 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 West Virginia

Routes recording Eastern Wood-Pewee in West Virginia.
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 →
Shanghai1920221995
Mcdonald1620231987
Hix1520241970
Washburn1520221974
Josephs Mill1420241993
Smithfield1320241993
Ghent1220241978
Clendenin1220241979
Sutton1220241976
Strange Crk1220241982
Bebee1120241972
Smoot1020241980
Nicut1020241986
Sleepy Creek1019901966
Ruthbelle1020241975
Henderson1020232002
Pedro920241979
Hubbardstown920231966
Spencer920231986
Meadland920241997
Three Forks920241971
Rockport920241966
Monongah920221966
Berryburg919961975
Mt Storm919751966

Eastern Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Other States

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