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Species · New York · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Red-tailed Hawk Population Trend in New York

All statesGeneralists

Red-tailed Hawk in New York has surged: up 201% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+201%Since 1968
114Routes In State
58Years

Notable Red-tailed Hawk Trends in New York

long arc increasecomputed index

Red-tailed Hawk has surged in New York: up 201% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Red-tailed Hawk Population Forecast in New York

If the recent trend holds, Red-tailed Hawk in New York is projected to fall about 17% by 2029 — from 0.96 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.80 (95% range 0.52–1.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±13.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-17%Change by 2029
0.80Projected 2029 index
0.52–1.195% range
±13.1%Backtest error
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 index95% low95% high
20250.780.511.1
20260.790.511.1
20270.790.511.1
20280.790.521.1
20290.800.521.1

Red-tailed Hawk Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording Red-tailed Hawk in New York.
Orleans620241968
Huntington520231991
Manorville420241971
Branchport420241967
Castile420241967
Ballston Lk319951968
Whitney Pt320091970
Romulus319971968
Trumansburg320231973
Centerville320121970
Sheridan320241972
Nashville320181970
Churchville320231968
Argyle320241969
Naples320241973
Crescent320241998
Hauppauge220181990
Rhinebeck220241968
Middletown220111975
Austerlitz220241978
Meridale220241968
Laurens220231971
Corbettsvile220191976
Dryden220231968
Macdougall220241969

Red-tailed Hawk Population Trend in Other States

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