Species · Ohio · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Least Flycatcher Population Trend in Ohio

Least Flycatcher in Ohio has fallen sharply: down 67% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-67%Since 1968
40Routes In State
47Years

Notable Least Flycatcher Trends in Ohio

long arc declinecomputed index

Least Flycatcher has fallen sharply in Ohio: down 67% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Least Flycatcher Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, Least Flycatcher in Ohio is projected to fall about 100% by 2029 — from 0.05 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.00 (95% range 0.00–0.14). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±173.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-100%Change by 2029
0.00Projected 2029 index
0.000.1495% range
±173.8%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
20250.000.000.14
20260.000.000.14
20270.000.000.14
20280.000.000.14
20290.000.000.14

Least Flycatcher Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording Least Flycatcher in Ohio.
Wayne N.F.220182016
Strongsville219771968
Scioto Furn220042003
Keene219951995
Lockport119711971
Kunkle119921992
Shawnee S.F.120002000
N Baltimore119931991
Tar Hollow119951992
Tick Ridge120022002
Pittsfield120071994
Peru119731973
Bismark119771977
Mohican S.F.120011992
Wayland120102010
Garrettsvile119891967
Middlefield120071967
Lenox120161966
Herner Crns119961996
Birmingham120241993
New Dover119961996
London120092009
Lattasburg119821967
Fulton119811977
Meadowbrook119931979

Least Flycatcher Population Trend in Other States

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