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Indigo Bunting Population Trend in Georgia

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Indigo Bunting in Georgia has edged down: down 18% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-18%Since 1968
111Routes In State
58Years

Notable Indigo Bunting Trends in Georgia

No notable trend signals for Indigo Bunting in Georgia. See the full index history below.

Indigo Bunting Population Forecast in Georgia

If the recent trend holds, Indigo Bunting in Georgia is projected to rise about 23% by 2029 — from 15 in 2024 to a central estimate of 18 (95% range 14–23). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±23.8%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+23%Change by 2029
18Projected 2029 index
14–2395% range
±23.8%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
2025181423
2026181423
2027181423
2028181423
2029181423

Indigo Bunting Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording Indigo Bunting in Georgia.
Stoney Point5620072007
Fairplay4819911966
Maxeys3720241966
Amos Mill3620222011
Philema3520242010
Dickey3420182005
Henderson3120241973
Lincolnton 23020242018
Barges3020242011
Candler3020242009
Hebron3020222005
Hawkinsville2820241966
Ball Ground2820212019
Douglas2719841978
Courthouse2620241966
Minter Tweed2620242006
Tazewell2520241967
Newton2420241975
Boston2420241975
Shiloh2420242012
Irwinton2420242016
Rentz2320241977
Weber2320242006
Davis Crossroads2320212011
Cartersville2220241966

Indigo Bunting Population Trend in Other States

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