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Killdeer Population Trend in Oklahoma

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Killdeer in Oklahoma has held roughly steady: down 6% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

-6%Since 1969
68Routes In State
57Years

Notable Killdeer Trends in Oklahoma

No notable trend signals for Killdeer in Oklahoma. See the full index history below.

Killdeer Population Forecast in Oklahoma

If the recent trend holds, Killdeer in Oklahoma is projected to rise about 14% by 2029 — from 4.6 in 2024 to a central estimate of 5.3 (95% range 2.5–8.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±34.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+14%Change by 2029
5.3Projected 2029 index
2.5–8.095% range
±34.9%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
20255.42.68.2
20265.42.68.2
20275.32.58.1
20285.32.58.1
20295.32.58.0

Killdeer Survey Routes in Oklahoma

Routes recording Killdeer in Oklahoma.
Ft Sill East2019941994
Beaver1920181979
Colony1819951995
Cooperton1820241992
Hooker1720241992
Wakita1520161967
Wainwright1520131992
Sandbluff1419951992
Cashion1220241992
Hunter1220241992
Hardesty1020241970
Sickles1020211992
Canadian920171967
Welch920241967
Douglas920221967
Rosston920181967
Matoy920001992
Mcalester819911967
Cookietown820061968
Loco719851967
Elgin720161994
Clear Lake720241992
Erick620241969
Peoria620231967
Randlett520241967

Killdeer Population Trend in Other States

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