Species · Texas · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Montezuma Quail Population Trend in Texas
Montezuma Quail in Texas has held roughly steady: down 7% on the route-weighted index since 1987.
-7%Since 1987
5Routes In State
22Years
Notable Montezuma Quail Trends in Texas
No notable trend signals for Montezuma Quail in Texas. See the full index history below.
Montezuma Quail Population Forecast in Texas
If the recent trend holds, Montezuma Quail in Texas is projected to stay roughly flat through 2028, near 0.00 (95% range 0.00–0.10). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±58.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
n/aChange by 2028
0.00Projected 2028 index
0.00–0.1095% range
±58.8%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2025 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2026 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2027 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2028 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
Montezuma Quail Survey Routes in Texas
| Marfa | 2 | 2023 | 2005 |
| Bear Mtn | 2 | 2013 | 1988 |
| Toyahvale | 1 | 2001 | 2001 |
| Indian Mtn | 1 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Valentine | 1 | 1987 | 1981 |
Montezuma Quail Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.