Species · Texas · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Redhead Population Trend in Texas

Redhead in Texas has fallen sharply: down 51% on the route-weighted index since 1978.

-51%Since 1978
10Routes In State
27Years

Notable Redhead Trends in Texas

long arc declinecomputed index

Redhead has fallen sharply in Texas: down 51% on the route-weighted index since 1978.

Redhead Population Forecast in Texas

If the recent trend holds, Redhead in Texas is projected to stay roughly flat through 2028, near 0.04 (95% range 0.00–0.22). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±57.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

n/aChange by 2028
0.04Projected 2028 index
0.000.2295% range
±57.8%Backtest error
19762028
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
20240.040.000.22
20250.040.000.22
20260.040.000.22
20270.040.000.22
20280.040.000.22

Redhead Survey Routes in Texas

Routes recording Redhead in Texas.
Dalhart1120162016
Pantex420231979
Waka420171976
Floydada220162007
Dougherty220171997
Claytonville220222001
Circle119991982
Texline119891989
Loyola Beach120001999
Campbellton120002000

Redhead Population Trend in Other States

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