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Loggerhead Shrike Population Trend in Idaho

Loggerhead Shrike in Idaho has surged: up 142% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

+142%Since 1971
23Routes In State
53Years

Notable Loggerhead Shrike Trends in Idaho

long arc increasecomputed index

Loggerhead Shrike has surged in Idaho: up 142% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

Loggerhead Shrike Population Forecast in Idaho

If the recent trend holds, Loggerhead Shrike in Idaho is projected to fall about 19% by 2029 — from 0.68 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.55 (95% range 0.03–1.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±103.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-19%Change by 2029
0.55Projected 2029 index
0.031.195% range
±103.3%Backtest error
19692029
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
20250.540.021.1
20260.540.021.1
20270.550.031.1
20280.550.031.1
20290.550.031.1

Loggerhead Shrike Survey Routes in Idaho

Routes recording Loggerhead Shrike in Idaho.
Kyle Canyon720241985
Hot Spring520141988
Tractor Flat420241985
Almo420232015
Twin Buttes320241985
Picabo320181988
Craters220171980
Acequia220071979
Pasadena Val220072003
Lost River120241987
Circular Bu120241985
Dubois120241969
Springfield119801976
Triangle120151992
Henry119811981
Joel119921990
Crane Creek120191992
Silver City120181994
Carey120171990
Mud Lake120042004
Dougal Res120151990
Cedar Hill120231993
Daniels Res120002000

Loggerhead Shrike Population Trend in Other States

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