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Indigo Bunting Population Trend in Alabama

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Indigo Bunting in Alabama has edged down: down 22% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-22%Since 1968TrendPercent 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 →
108Routes 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 →
59YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Indigo Bunting Trends in AlabamaNotable 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 Indigo Bunting in Alabama. See the full index history below.

Indigo Bunting Population Forecast in Alabama

If the recent trend holds, Indigo Bunting in Alabama is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 27 (95% range 20–33). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±9.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+2%Change by 2030TrendPercent 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 →
27Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
20–3395% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±9.3%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Indigo Bunting in Alabama is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 27 (95% range 20–33). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±9.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662030
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
2026272033
2027272033
2028272033
2029272033
2030272033

Indigo Bunting Survey Routes in Alabama

Routes recording Indigo Bunting in Alabama.
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 →
Liberty City7820111979
Epes7120241980
Stevenson7020241996
Hillsboro6619961966
Borden Springs 26120242001
Swaim6020251966
Rock Chapel5920241995
Autaugaville5620251996
Wheeler Dam5420251993
Sprott-Cahaba Riv5320141999
Courtland5220231997
Gainestown Ferry5220151999
Valhermoso Spgs5120101966
Borden Sprng4919981993
Gastonburg4920241996
Holt4720251993
Billingsley4620251966
Carrollton4520251993
Elkmont4420251990
Valhermoso Spg 24420142014
Lakeview4320251999
Linden4220231968
Elamville4220251984
Harrell4120251968
Greensboro4120251966

Indigo Bunting Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.