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Indigo Bunting Population Trend in Ohio

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Indigo Bunting in Ohio has edged up: up 13% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+13%Since 1968
89Routes In State
58Years

Notable Indigo Bunting Trends in Ohio

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

Indigo Bunting Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, Indigo Bunting in Ohio is projected to rise about 14% by 2029 — from 17 in 2024 to a central estimate of 19 (95% range 10–28). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±36.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+14%Change by 2029
19Projected 2029 index
10–2895% range
±36.4%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
2025191128
2026191128
2027191128
2028191028
2029191028

Indigo Bunting Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording Indigo Bunting in Ohio.
Harveysburg7119961966
Wilmington6419961966
Omega6220241966
Coal Run5619921966
Dresden4720241966
Rome4320241966
Birmingham4320241988
Kings Creek3920151992
Lucerne3820241992
Dell3820191993
Wilgus3820191992
Tecumseh3619821966
Greasy Ridge3219911966
Smithfield2920241966
Coshocton2919911990
Marion 22820242024
Tick Ridge2820191993
Newcomerstwn2619951966
West Elkton2520121992
Fulton2420241966
Darrtown2220211966
Stonecreek2220241996
Harveysburg 22220241997
Marion2020231966
New Marshfld2020241966

Indigo Bunting Population Trend in Other States

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