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Red-headed Woodpecker Population Trend in Georgia

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Red-headed Woodpecker in Georgia has held roughly steady: down 6% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-6%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 →
106Routes 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-headed Woodpecker Trends in GeorgiaNotable 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-headed Woodpecker in Georgia. See the full index history below.

Red-headed Woodpecker Population Forecast in Georgia

If the recent trend holds, Red-headed Woodpecker in Georgia is projected to fall about 26% by 2029 — from 2.3 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.7 (95% range 0.30–3.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±45.9%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-26%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 →
1.7Projected 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 →
0.30–3.195% 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 →
±45.9%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-headed Woodpecker in Georgia is projected to fall about 26% by 2029 — from 2.3 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.7 (95% range 0.30–3.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±45.9%, with 60% 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-headed Woodpecker Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording Red-headed Woodpecker in Georgia.
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 →
Dover1020241976
Boston1020241975
Lyons919921966
Wrightsville920241966
Millen920212006
Tazewell820241967
Council820242012
Philema820242010
Ousley720242015
Folkston620221995
Big Oak620182007
Barges620242011
Courthouse520241967
Workmore520191978
Vidalia520241996
Lincolnton 2520242018
Bethany520242012
Sharon520222018
Curry Hill520182006
Rutledge420241977
Wadley420241978
Union420232013
Dickey420182005
Good Hope420242009
Piedmont Nwr420031991

Red-headed Woodpecker Population Trend in Other States

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