Species · Georgia · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Prairie Warbler Population Trend in Georgia
Prairie Warbler in Georgia has fallen sharply: down 73% on the route-weighted index since 1968.
-73%Since 1968
95Routes In State
58Years
Notable Prairie Warbler Trends in Georgia
long arc declinecomputed index
Prairie Warbler has fallen sharply in Georgia: down 73% on the route-weighted index since 1968.
Prairie Warbler Population Forecast in Georgia
If the recent trend holds, Prairie Warbler in Georgia is projected to fall about 24% by 2029 — from 1.3 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.98 (95% range 0.00–2.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±17.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-24%Change by 2029
0.98Projected 2029 index
0.00–2.795% range
±17.8%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.1 | 0.00 | 2.8 |
| 2026 | 1.1 | 0.00 | 2.8 |
| 2027 | 1.0 | 0.00 | 2.8 |
| 2028 | 1.0 | 0.00 | 2.8 |
| 2029 | 0.98 | 0.00 | 2.7 |
Prairie Warbler Survey Routes in Georgia
| Piedmont Nwr | 15 | 2003 | 1991 |
| Lincolnton | 11 | 2017 | 1966 |
| Fairplay | 11 | 1991 | 1966 |
| Metasville | 10 | 2000 | 1997 |
| Yates Crossroads | 9 | 2024 | 2005 |
| Maxeys | 7 | 2024 | 1966 |
| Lacross | 7 | 2017 | 1976 |
| Linwood | 7 | 2023 | 1970 |
| Deepstep | 7 | 2023 | 1975 |
| Glenmore | 7 | 2024 | 2013 |
| Stoney Point | 7 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Amos Mill | 7 | 2022 | 2011 |
| Carrs Station | 6 | 2024 | 2008 |
| Harrietts Bl | 5 | 2015 | 1970 |
| Washington | 5 | 2024 | 1975 |
| Wrightsville | 4 | 2024 | 1966 |
| Lincolnton 2 | 4 | 2024 | 2018 |
| Irwinton | 4 | 2024 | 2016 |
| Sharon | 4 | 2022 | 2018 |
| Courthouse | 3 | 2024 | 1966 |
| Forsyth | 3 | 2024 | 1966 |
| Cotton | 3 | 2019 | 2006 |
| Bowdon | 3 | 2024 | 1973 |
| Juliette | 3 | 2024 | 1975 |
| Riceboro | 3 | 2023 | 1996 |
Prairie Warbler Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.