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Great Crested Flycatcher Population Trend in Alabama

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Great Crested Flycatcher in Alabama has increased: up 41% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+41%Since 1968
109Routes In State
58Years

Notable Great Crested Flycatcher Trends in Alabama

No notable trend signals for Great Crested Flycatcher in Alabama. See the full index history below.

Great Crested Flycatcher Population Forecast in Alabama

If the recent trend holds, Great Crested Flycatcher in Alabama is projected to rise about 11% by 2029 — from 8.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 9.0 (95% range 7.6–10). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±4.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+11%Change by 2029
9.0Projected 2029 index
7.6–1095% range
±4.7%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
20258.87.410
20268.87.410
20278.97.510
20289.07.510
20299.07.610

Great Crested Flycatcher Survey Routes in Alabama

Routes recording Great Crested Flycatcher in Alabama.
Liberty City 22320242017
Grove Hill2220231983
Elamville2120241984
Eufaula1920241996
Castleberry1820241966
Calebee1820241993
Vina1820231996
Appleton1620231993
Bon Secour1620231993
Warrior Std1520241966
Cottonton1520241966
Alabama Pt 21520192004
Riderwood1420231966
Brundidge1420211966
Sunny Eve1320241966
Newton1320241966
Greensport1220241966
Sprague1220241966
Brantley1220241966
Epes1220241981
Whitehall1220241983
Escatawpa1220231983
Carrollton1220241994
Gainestown Ferry1220151999
Holt1120241993

Great Crested Flycatcher Population Trend in Other States

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