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Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Alabama

All statesGeneralists

Rock Pigeon in Alabama has fallen sharply: down 62% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-62%Since 1968
87Routes In State
58Years

Notable Rock Pigeon Trends in Alabama

long arc declinecomputed index

Rock Pigeon has fallen sharply in Alabama: down 62% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Rock Pigeon Population Forecast in Alabama

If the recent trend holds, Rock Pigeon in Alabama is projected to fall about 58% by 2029 — from 0.90 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.38 (95% range 0.00–5.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±54.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-58%Change by 2029
0.38Projected 2029 index
0.00–5.495% range
±54.3%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
20250.750.005.7
20260.660.005.6
20270.560.005.5
20280.470.005.5
20290.380.005.4

Rock Pigeon Survey Routes in Alabama

Routes recording Rock Pigeon in Alabama.
Birmingham23119951969
Alabama Pt10720031981
Grangeburg4420181966
Wheeler Dam2820232001
Greensport2220241967
Mt. Gilead2020231993
Mt Olive1520241968
Wedgeworth1420041979
Liberty1120071977
Calebee920241993
Trade720051971
Alabama Pt 2720162004
Oneonta720221996
Valhermoso Spgs620051968
Dawson619981966
Dearmanville619831968
Odenville620111996
Elberta620181987
Summitt519771966
Millerville519831970
Wallsboro519701970
Foley519771969
Mentone520121994
Choccolocco520131997
Kymulga520172006

Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Other States

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