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Gray Catbird Population Trend in Ohio

All statesGeneralists

Gray Catbird in Ohio has surged: up 140% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+140%Since 1968
89Routes In State
58Years

Notable Gray Catbird Trends in Ohio

long arc increasecomputed index

Gray Catbird has surged in Ohio: up 140% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Gray Catbird Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, Gray Catbird in Ohio is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 12 (95% range 9.9–14). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±11.7%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+8%Change by 2029
12Projected 2029 index
9.9–1495% range
±11.7%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
2025129.514
2026129.614
2027129.714
2028129.814
2029129.914

Gray Catbird Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording Gray Catbird in Ohio.
Dresden4420241966
Stonecreek3420241996
Birmingham3220241988
Omega2620241966
Marion2420231966
Coshocton2419911990
Pittsfield2320241992
Hiram2120211992
Newcomerstwn1919951966
Lucerne1720241992
Hebron1720241966
Keene1720231992
Smithfield1620241966
Meadowbrook1520211966
Marion 21520242024
Mohican S.F.1520241992
Bloomville1420241992
Garrettsvile1319911966
Adamsville1319891971
Valley City1320241995
Bismark1219951967
Fulton1220241966
Harveysburg1219961966
Lenox1120241966
Dunlap1119881966

Gray Catbird Population Trend in Other States

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