Species · Montana · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Northern Pygmy-Owl Population Trend in Montana
Northern Pygmy-Owl in Montana has declined: down 36% on the route-weighted index since 1986.
-36%Since 1986
12Routes In State
13Years
Notable Northern Pygmy-Owl Trends in Montana
No notable trend signals for Northern Pygmy-Owl in Montana. See the full index history below.
Northern Pygmy-Owl Survey Routes in Montana
| Whitefish Lake | 2 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Painted Rock | 2 | 1992 | 1992 |
| Inside Road | 1 | 2019 | 2017 |
| Libby Dam | 1 | 2013 | 1986 |
| Victor | 1 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Reed Point | 1 | 1996 | 1996 |
| Greenough | 1 | 1995 | 1995 |
| Pablo Res. | 1 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Elevation Mt | 1 | 1994 | 1994 |
| St Regis | 1 | 2017 | 1983 |
| Arlee | 1 | 1984 | 1984 |
| Woodman | 1 | 1993 | 1993 |
Northern Pygmy-Owl Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.