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Species · New Mexico · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Northern Pygmy-Owl Population Trend in New Mexico

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Northern Pygmy-Owl in New Mexico has fallen sharply: down 54% on the route-weighted index since 1995.

-54%Since 1995TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
10Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
14YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Northern Pygmy-Owl Trends in New MexicoNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

No notable trend signals for Northern Pygmy-Owl in New Mexico. See the full index history below.

Northern Pygmy-Owl Survey Routes in New Mexico

Routes recording Northern Pygmy-Owl in New Mexico.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Cebolla120211981
Reserve120182018
Vicks Peak120002000
Bluewater Lake120102010
Emory Pass120092009
Fence Lake119771977
Gallinas120132011
Carrizozo120172012
Mt. Taylor120102010
Cloudcroft119951995

Northern Pygmy-Owl Population Trend in Other States

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