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Gray Catbird Population Trend in Washington

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Gray Catbird in Washington has edged down: down 23% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-23%Since 1970
40Routes In State
56Years

Notable Gray Catbird Trends in Washington

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

Gray Catbird Population Forecast in Washington

If the recent trend holds, Gray Catbird in Washington is projected to rise about 122% by 2029 — from 0.54 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.2 (95% range 0.45–2.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±51.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+122%Change by 2029
1.2Projected 2029 index
0.45–2.095% range
±51.9%Backtest error
19682029
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
20251.10.401.9
20261.20.411.9
20271.20.421.9
20281.20.441.9
20291.20.452.0

Gray Catbird Survey Routes in Washington

Routes recording Gray Catbird in Washington.
Laurier2220221998
Leavenworth820241985
Keller720071968
Deer Park720151996
Chewelah520211977
Nighthawk520241992
Twisp420241969
Tonasket420161982
Waitsburg420041994
Northport420231996
Winthrop320222000
Cusick320241982
Lake Chelan320241993
L Pend O Nwr220231999
Reardan220241968
Asotin220211991
Ronald220222019
Spring Lake220232015
Curlew220171992
Blewett Pass220042004
Malden220242024
Mazama220221994
Moses Coulee220011997
Brewster119901990
Turnbull Nwr120232000

Gray Catbird Population Trend in Other States

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