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Elf Owl Population Trend in Texas

All statesGeneralists

Elf Owl in Texas has edged down: down 11% on the route-weighted index since 1997.

-11%Since 1997TrendPercent 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 →
8Routes 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 →
13YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Elf Owl Trends in TexasNotable 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 Elf Owl in Texas. See the full index history below.

Elf Owl Survey Routes in Texas

Routes recording Elf Owl in Texas.
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 →
Chisos Basin120122012
Toyahvale120242013
Quitman Canyon 2120142014
Catarina120082008
Hot Springs120001976
Pedro Creek120032003
Langtry119971997
Castolon120051997

Elf Owl Population Trend in Other States

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