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Golden Eagle Population Trend in Oregon

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Golden Eagle in Oregon has held roughly steady: down 4% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

-4%Since 1971
51Routes In State
55Years

Notable Golden Eagle Trends in Oregon

No notable trend signals for Golden Eagle in Oregon. See the full index history below.

Golden Eagle Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, Golden Eagle in Oregon is projected to rise about 131% by 2029 — from 0.07 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.15 (95% range 0.00–0.35). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±52.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+131%Change by 2029
0.15Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.3595% range
±52.7%Backtest error
19692029
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
20250.160.000.35
20260.160.000.35
20270.150.000.35
20280.150.000.35
20290.150.000.35

Golden Eagle Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording Golden Eagle in Oregon.
Imnaha520231976
Malheur Nwr419951988
Blitzen319931971
Clover Creek319771972
Molalla220182018
Logdell220181972
Bridgeport220221986
Buchanan219981982
Modoc Point219931975
Alvord Lake220211969
Emigrant Lake 2220032003
Sparta220011971
Princeton219831972
Emigrant Lk220011981
Blizzard Gap220211985
Battle Mtn220041989
Twickenham220112010
Trout Creek220171998
Three Forks120112011
Blitzen 2120241998
Lone Rock120211970
Summit Pr120191982
Zumwalt120042003
Deschutes119731970
Ochoco119821973

Golden Eagle Population Trend in Other States

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