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Indigo Bunting Population Trend in Oklahoma

All statesGeneralists

Indigo Bunting in Oklahoma has surged: up 77% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+77%Since 1969
66Routes In State
57Years

Notable Indigo Bunting Trends in Oklahoma

long arc increasecomputed index

Indigo Bunting has surged in Oklahoma: up 77% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

Indigo Bunting Population Forecast in Oklahoma

If the recent trend holds, Indigo Bunting in Oklahoma is projected to rise about 60% by 2029 — from 13 in 2024 to a central estimate of 20 (95% range 16–25). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±22.6%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+60%Change by 2029
20Projected 2029 index
16–2595% range
±22.6%Backtest error
19672029
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
2025201525
2026201525
2027201525
2028201525
2029201625

Indigo Bunting Survey Routes in Oklahoma

Routes recording Indigo Bunting in Oklahoma.
Goodwater10120211992
Pushmataha9020231994
Blanco8520161967
Hee Mountain6420241999
Pocola5020161992
Colcord4620221992
Holdenville4520241967
Bethel4520241993
Heyburn4120241992
Baron3920231967
Ouachita Nf3920241991
Keetonville3020221992
Beggs2920231967
Sandbluff2319951992
Mt. Herman2320221998
Tatums2220241993
Wainwright2220131992
Choctaw2120231967
Noble2020241967
Peoria1820231967
Big Cedar1720241967
Phillips1720081968
Matoy1720001992
Mcalester1619911967
Indianola1620241967

Indigo Bunting Population Trend in Other States

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