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Species · Ohio · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Northern House Wren Population Trend in Ohio

All statesForest birds

Northern House Wren in Ohio has surged: up 163% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+163%Since 1968
88Routes In State
58Years

Notable Northern House Wren Trends in Ohio

long arc increasecomputed index

Northern House Wren has surged in Ohio: up 163% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Northern House Wren Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, Northern House Wren in Ohio is projected to rise about 10% by 2029 — from 12 in 2024 to a central estimate of 13 (95% range 9.4–17). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±7.6%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+10%Change by 2029
13Projected 2029 index
9.4–1795% range
±7.6%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
2025139.017
2026139.117
2027139.217
2028139.317
2029139.417

Northern House Wren Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording Northern House Wren in Ohio.
Kalida3320191967
Marion 23020242024
Ashley3020181988
Pittsfield2820241992
Botkins2620191992
Marion2520231966
Lattasburg2520241966
Fulton2520241966
Mohican S.F.2520241992
Lucerne2420241992
Meadowbrook2420211966
Darrtown2420211966
Ash Ridge2320211992
Valley City2320241995
Kenton2220241966
Keene2120231992
Baxter Ridge2020231998
Stonecreek2020241996
Hiram1920211992
Dresden1820241966
Enon1820241984
Garrettsvile1719911966
New Dover1720221966
Newcomerstwn1719951966
Tecumseh1719821966

Northern House Wren Population Trend in Other States

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