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Killdeer Population Trend in Wisconsin

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Killdeer in Wisconsin has edged up: up 13% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+13%Since 1968
96Routes In State
58Years

Notable Killdeer Trends in Wisconsin

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

Killdeer Population Forecast in Wisconsin

If the recent trend holds, Killdeer in Wisconsin is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 7.2 (95% range 3.8–11). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±10.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-3%Change by 2029
7.2Projected 2029 index
3.8–1195% range
±10.1%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
20257.43.911
20267.33.911
20277.33.911
20287.33.811
20297.23.811

Killdeer Survey Routes in Wisconsin

Routes recording Killdeer in Wisconsin.
Raymond3920241966
Stratford2920241966
Beloit2820241998
Holland2820241998
Pt Washingtn2620241966
Wiota2620241966
Kiel2520221998
Hazel Green2320241967
Annaton2320241998
Rolling Pr2020241966
Mukwonago 22020242005
N Andover1920241967
Grimms1820211998
Casco1720241966
Cumberland1620241966
Holway1619891967
Colby1520241998
River Falls1420241998
Gresham1420241998
Kendall1220231967
Fall River1220241966
Eden1220241966
Gilman1120241966
Gilmanton1120241966
Manitowoc1120241966

Killdeer Population Trend in Other States

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