Species · Nevada · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Ferruginous Hawk Population Trend in Nevada

Ferruginous Hawk in Nevada has increased: up 35% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+35%Since 1970
22Routes In State
42Years

Notable Ferruginous Hawk Trends in Nevada

No notable trend signals for Ferruginous Hawk in Nevada. See the full index history below.

Ferruginous Hawk Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Ferruginous Hawk in Nevada is projected to rise about 67% by 2029 — from 0.14 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.24 (95% range 0.04–0.44). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±24.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+67%Change by 2029
0.24Projected 2029 index
0.040.4495% range
±24.7%Backtest error
19682029
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected index95% low95% high
20250.230.030.43
20260.230.030.43
20270.240.040.44
20280.240.040.44
20290.240.040.44

Ferruginous Hawk Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Ferruginous Hawk in Nevada.
Cortez220241971
Willis220151998
Ruby Valley220002000
Chimney Res.220232023
Piute Mdws120172017
Midas120131990
Ranchogrande120001995
Sheldon Nwr120182007
Walker Can120241969
Mizpah120231990
Virgin Creek119971997
Frenchman119761973
Toiyabe Nf120182013
Eureka120081994
Illipah120171990
Majors Place120171999
Thorne119781978
Dobbin Creek120181968
Minerva120181989
Mill City120162016
Bald Mtn.120241992
Darroughs Hot Spgs120182018

Ferruginous Hawk Population Trend in Other States

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