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Ovenbird Population Trend in Arkansas

All statesForest birds

Ovenbird in Arkansas has edged up: up 10% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+10%Since 1969
32Routes In State
57Years

Notable Ovenbird Trends in Arkansas

No notable trend signals for Ovenbird in Arkansas. See the full index history below.

Ovenbird Population Forecast in Arkansas

If the recent trend holds, Ovenbird in Arkansas is projected to rise about 141% by 2029 — from 1.6 in 2024 to a central estimate of 4.0 (95% range 1.5–6.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±131.4%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+141%Change by 2029
4.0Projected 2029 index
1.5–6.595% range
±131.4%Backtest error
19672029
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
20253.81.36.3
20263.81.36.3
20273.91.46.4
20283.91.46.4
20294.01.56.5

Ovenbird Survey Routes in Arkansas

Routes recording Ovenbird in Arkansas.
Compton2420221967
Ozark Nf920241991
Boston Mtn.920241994
Waldron920241967
Hatfield 2720242017
Marshall720212011
Ramsey519871987
Crows519911967
Old Milo419941992
Zion419961970
Rudy420242012
Poyen319851972
Rupert320241968
Magazine Mtn220211993
Ashdown219871987
Blakely219991970
Lurton220231967
Sims220242011
Stamps120222008
Crowley'S Ridge120222011
Hollywood120241970
Saffell119771977
Stark120231967
Maynard120242022
Fulton119951969

Ovenbird Population Trend in Other States

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