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Species · Missouri · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Greater Roadrunner Population Trend in Missouri

All statesArid-land birds

Greater Roadrunner in Missouri has fallen sharply: down 57% on the route-weighted index since 1975.

-57%Since 1975TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
9Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
15YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Greater Roadrunner Trends in MissouriNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

No notable trend signals for Greater Roadrunner in Missouri. See the full index history below.

Greater Roadrunner Survey Routes in Missouri

Routes recording Greater Roadrunner in Missouri.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Mincy120192019
West Plains120152015
Sweden120161976
Cassville119741967
Pineville120211975
Rueter 2120232023
Reeds120182017
Hilda120172009
Marshfield120222017

Greater Roadrunner Population Trend in Other States

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