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Species · Oregon · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Pinyon Jay Population Trend in Oregon

All statesGeneralists

Pinyon Jay in Oregon has held roughly steady: down 2% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

-2%Since 1971
15Routes In State
41Years

Notable Pinyon Jay Trends in Oregon

No notable trend signals for Pinyon Jay in Oregon. See the full index history below.

Pinyon Jay Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, Pinyon Jay in Oregon is projected to fall about 75% by 2029 — from 0.51 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.12 (95% range 0.00–0.95). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±77.6%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-75%Change by 2029
0.12Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.9595% range
±77.6%Backtest error
19682029
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
20250.150.000.98
20260.140.000.97
20270.140.000.97
20280.130.000.96
20290.120.000.95

Pinyon Jay Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording Pinyon Jay in Oregon.
Deschutes2720241968
Catlow Rim1520142014
Sisters1520241999
Crooked Riv.1220222022
Green Mtn.520021995
Bald Mtn.320242024
Bly 2220242016
Summit Pr219841984
Donnybrook219971997
Davis Lake220082008
Bly220012001
Lapham Res.120011992
Madras120031997
Clover Creek119771977
Silver Creek119961996

Pinyon Jay Population Trend in Other States

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