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Hairy Woodpecker Population Trend in Utah

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Hairy Woodpecker in Utah has edged down: down 24% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-24%Since 1970
48Routes In State
45Years

Notable Hairy Woodpecker Trends in Utah

No notable trend signals for Hairy Woodpecker in Utah. See the full index history below.

Hairy Woodpecker Population Forecast in Utah

If the recent trend holds, Hairy Woodpecker in Utah is projected to fall about 38% by 2029 — from 0.56 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.34 (95% range 0.00–0.69). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±26.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-38%Change by 2029
0.34Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.6995% range
±26.1%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
20250.350.000.69
20260.350.000.69
20270.340.000.69
20280.340.000.69
20290.340.000.69

Hairy Woodpecker Survey Routes in Utah

Routes recording Hairy Woodpecker in Utah.
Alton 2620242021
Heber Mtn.620241996
La Sal 3520242007
Red Spur Mtn.420231997
La Sal420001996
Soapstone320241992
Ferron320212001
Hyrum219771977
La Sal 2220062004
Logan Canyon220191997
Woodruff220212004
Navajo Lake220241968
Boulder220191989
Fayette219931993
Hatch220221994
Wasatch Nf220241991
Fish Lake Nf220241992
Moon Lake 2120162016
Beck119871976
Book Ridge120242024
Grizzly Rdge120241992
Lost Cr. Res120181995
Oak City120072007
Saleratus Cr120001996
Willow Creek120242024

Hairy Woodpecker Population Trend in Other States

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