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Field Sparrow Population Trend in Georgia

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Field Sparrow in Georgia has fallen sharply: down 71% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-71%Since 1968
97Routes In State
58Years

Notable Field Sparrow Trends in Georgia

long arc declinecomputed index

Field Sparrow has fallen sharply in Georgia: down 71% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Field Sparrow Population Forecast in Georgia

If the recent trend holds, Field Sparrow in Georgia is projected to fall about 24% by 2029 — from 5.3 in 2024 to a central estimate of 4.0 (95% range 0.00–8.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±23.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-24%Change by 2029
4.0Projected 2029 index
0.00–8.895% range
±23.7%Backtest error
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 index95% low95% high
20254.30.009.2
20264.30.009.1
20274.20.009.0
20284.10.008.9
20294.00.008.8

Field Sparrow Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording Field Sparrow in Georgia.
Philema3920242010
Henderson3020241973
Doles2720221975
Stoney Point2720072007
Metasville2320001997
Davis Crossroads2320212011
Finleyson2120241976
Dickey1920182005
Owensboro1820242010
Wadley1520241977
Hawkinsville1320241966
Rentz1320241977
Bethany1320242018
Lacross1220211973
Boston1220241975
Amos Mill1220222011
Fitzgerald1120241975
Ball Ground1120212019
Cuthbert1020241967
Tazewell1020241967
Barges1020242011
Minter Tweed920242016
Irwinton920242016
Lakeview920242006
Bowdon820181973

Field Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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