Species · Texas · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Golden Eagle Population Trend in Texas
Golden Eagle in Texas has declined: down 29% on the route-weighted index since 1972.
-29%Since 1972
18Routes In State
23Years
Notable Golden Eagle Trends in Texas
No notable trend signals for Golden Eagle in Texas. See the full index history below.
Golden Eagle Population Forecast in Texas
If the recent trend holds, Golden Eagle in Texas is projected to stay roughly flat through 2024, near 0.01 (95% range 0.00–0.02). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±47.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
n/aChange by 2024
0.01Projected 2024 index
0.00–0.0295% range
±47.5%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2021 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2022 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2023 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2024 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
Golden Eagle Survey Routes in Texas
| Slaughter | 2 | 2014 | 1983 |
| Salt Flat | 2 | 2013 | 2006 |
| Peach Creek | 1 | 1987 | 1987 |
| Texline | 1 | 1977 | 1977 |
| Prairie Mtn. | 1 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Fitzhugh | 1 | 1970 | 1970 |
| Sierra Blanc | 1 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Coyanda Draw | 1 | 2003 | 2003 |
| Toyahvale | 1 | 2003 | 1996 |
| Quitman Cyn. | 1 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Marathon | 1 | 2009 | 2004 |
| Hot Springs | 1 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Pidcoke | 1 | 1981 | 1981 |
| Shafter | 1 | 1983 | 1983 |
| Altuda | 1 | 2006 | 1986 |
| Valentine | 1 | 1974 | 1971 |
| Canutillo | 1 | 2010 | 1997 |
| Cornudas | 1 | 1986 | 1986 |
Golden Eagle Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.