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Greater Sage-Grouse Population Trend in Nevada

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Greater Sage-Grouse in Nevada has declined: down 39% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-39%Since 1970
17Routes In State
36Years

Notable Greater Sage-Grouse Trends in Nevada

No notable trend signals for Greater Sage-Grouse in Nevada. See the full index history below.

Greater Sage-Grouse Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Greater Sage-Grouse in Nevada is projected to fall about 85% by 2029 — from 1.0 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.15 (95% range 0.00–1.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±86.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-85%Change by 2029
0.15Projected 2029 index
0.00–1.495% range
±86.3%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
20250.240.001.5
20260.220.001.5
20270.200.001.5
20280.170.001.5
20290.150.001.4

Greater Sage-Grouse Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Greater Sage-Grouse in Nevada.
Eureka2420241992
Calico Spr1819741969
Sheldon Nwr1220182009
Austin720122012
Dobbin Creek720171968
Bald Mtn.520141992
Majors Place519891969
Dinner Sta319921969
Illipah320181970
Toiyabe Nf220241991
Midas120031991
Ranchogrande120091996
Humboldt Nf120122005
Walker Can119831983
Charleston Reservoir120242024
Humboldt Nf 2120242024
Minerva120222022

Greater Sage-Grouse Population Trend in Other States

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