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Gray Catbird Population Trend in Maine

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Gray Catbird in Maine has edged down: down 17% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-17%Since 1968
72Routes In State
58Years

Notable Gray Catbird Trends in Maine

No notable trend signals for Gray Catbird in Maine. See the full index history below.

Gray Catbird Population Forecast in Maine

If the recent trend holds, Gray Catbird in Maine is projected to fall about 60% by 2029 — from 7.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.9 (95% range 0.00–6.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±62.2%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-60%Change by 2029
2.9Projected 2029 index
0.00–6.495% range
±62.2%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
20253.30.006.8
20263.20.006.7
20273.10.006.6
20283.00.006.5
20292.90.006.4

Gray Catbird Survey Routes in Maine

Routes recording Gray Catbird in Maine.
Kittery Pt2620241966
Bowdoin Ctr1720211971
East Troy1720191972
Benton1519801971
Hermon1520191966
Cornville1520242012
Brooks1320191977
Hancock1220241969
Hudson1220161973
Cape Neddick1120241972
Otisfield Gr1120151966
Searsport1120242002
Westbrook920241977
Harmony920241967
Charleston920191975
Washburn920051979
Turner 2920242011
Jefferson920101991
Newcastle720241971
Warren719901973
Deblois720071966
Ludlow719981968
Boundary720161993
Church Hill720171991
Turner620101972

Gray Catbird Population Trend in Other States

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