Species · Nevada · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Redhead Population Trend in Nevada

Redhead in Nevada has fallen sharply: down 52% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

-52%Since 1971
15Routes In State
44Years

Notable Redhead Trends in Nevada

long arc declinecomputed index

Redhead has fallen sharply in Nevada: down 52% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

Redhead Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Redhead in Nevada is projected to fall about 100% by 2029 — from 0.25 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.00 (95% range 0.00–22). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±235.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-100%Change by 2029
0.00Projected 2029 index
0.002295% range
±235.2%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
20250.000.0022
20260.000.0022
20270.000.0022
20280.000.0022
20290.000.0022

Redhead Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Redhead in Nevada.
Ruby Valley 21020212021
Hiko719731973
Cortez620241968
Eureka520172009
Dobbin Creek420171971
Bald Mtn.320231992
Fallon319951992
Virgin Creek220151995
Toiyabe Nf220182018
Gardnerville220112001
Sheldon Nwr120012001
Rye Patch119711971
Ash Meadows120241993
Illipah119991999
Gardnerville 2120182018

Redhead Population Trend in Other States

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