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Red-eyed Vireo Population Trend in Florida

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Red-eyed Vireo in Florida has declined: down 38% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-38%Since 1968TrendPercent 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 →
84Routes 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 →
58YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Red-eyed Vireo Trends in FloridaNotable 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 Red-eyed Vireo in Florida. See the full index history below.

Red-eyed Vireo Population Forecast in Florida

If the recent trend holds, Red-eyed Vireo in Florida is projected to fall about 17% by 2029 — from 1.3 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.0 (95% range 0.12–2.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±21.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-17%Change by 2029TrendPercent 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 →
1.0Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.12–2.095% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±21.7%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Red-eyed Vireo in Florida is projected to fall about 17% by 2029 — from 1.3 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.0 (95% range 0.12–2.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±21.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662029
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Red-eyed Vireo Survey Routes in Florida

Routes recording Red-eyed Vireo in Florida.
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 →
Cross City2920231989
Steinhatchee1420231967
Miller Xrds1120191987
Blountstown820241966
Dowling Park820231987
Island Grove620241992
Croom620241987
Port St Joe520101968
Micanopy519911966
Hixtown Swmp520241987
Hildreth 2520242010
Mt. Olive520242002
Seminole Hills 2520222002
Miccosukee420241967
Kenansville420241967
New Hope420112009
Lovedale420112003
Covington320191966
Hilliard320241966
Alligator Pt320241987
Doctors Inlet 2320182008
Green Swamp320211987
Seminole Hls220001967
St Augustine220241967
Belmore220241966

Red-eyed Vireo Population Trend in Other States

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