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Kentucky Warbler Population Trend in West Virginia

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Kentucky Warbler in West Virginia has collapsed: down 80% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-80%Since 1968
60Routes In State
58Years

Notable Kentucky Warbler Trends in West Virginia

long arc declinecomputed index

Kentucky Warbler has collapsed in West Virginia: down 80% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Kentucky Warbler Population Forecast in West Virginia

If the recent trend holds, Kentucky Warbler in West Virginia is projected to rise about 39% by 2029 — from 0.54 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.75 (95% range 0.00–2.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±51.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+39%Change by 2029
0.75Projected 2029 index
0.00–2.195% range
±51.2%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
20250.860.002.2
20260.840.002.2
20270.810.002.1
20280.780.002.1
20290.750.002.1

Kentucky Warbler Survey Routes in West Virginia

Routes recording Kentucky Warbler in West Virginia.
Stollings720211986
Breeden520241986
Yawkey420241966
Fayetteville319961980
Josephs Mill320231993
Albright319741966
Hanover220231980
Clear Creek220231988
Welch220221980
Olcott220241966
Denmar220092003
Richwood219831982
Sugar Grove220181970
Smithfield220241993
Sleepy Creek219811976
Clinton220241966
Ruthbelle220131975
Hix120161970
Smoot120221980
Pedro120101979
Bramwell120211978
Ghent120231978
Pt Pleasant120051976
Arlee119771966
Hubbardstown120231966

Kentucky Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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