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Grasshopper Sparrow Population Trend in Georgia

Grasshopper Sparrow in Georgia has collapsed: down 95% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-95%Since 1968
43Routes In State
57Years

Notable Grasshopper Sparrow Trends in Georgia

long arc declinecomputed index

Grasshopper Sparrow has collapsed in Georgia: down 95% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Grasshopper Sparrow Population Forecast in Georgia

If the recent trend holds, Grasshopper Sparrow in Georgia is projected to fall about 100% by 2029 — from 0.23 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.00 (95% range 0.00–1.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±147.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-100%Change by 2029
0.00Projected 2029 index
0.001.395% range
±147.4%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
20250.000.001.3
20260.000.001.3
20270.000.001.3
20280.000.001.3
20290.000.001.3

Grasshopper Sparrow Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording Grasshopper Sparrow in Georgia.
Wadley619791979
Lincolnton519951967
Rutledge520241978
Stoney Point 2520192015
Lacross419921974
Metasville420001997
Linwood320181970
Holly Sprs319831978
Hiram319991986
Rock Branch320242005
Hawkinsville219841976
Maxeys220241966
Hollonville220031973
Siloam220121967
Juliette219961978
Sunny Side220182007
Forsyth120221973
Crest120021973
Athens120241966
Oakman119811966
Cartersville120221980
Henderson120241976
Doles119881988
Baldwin120221967
Grovetown119941983

Grasshopper Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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