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Rock Pigeon Population Trend in California

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Rock Pigeon in California has increased: up 39% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+39%Since 1970
161Routes In State
56Years

Notable Rock Pigeon Trends in California

No notable trend signals for Rock Pigeon in California. See the full index history below.

Rock Pigeon Population Forecast in California

If the recent trend holds, Rock Pigeon in California is projected to fall about 52% by 2029 — from 7.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.5 (95% range 0.00–7.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±35.2%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-52%Change by 2029
3.5Projected 2029 index
0.00–7.595% range
±35.2%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
20253.60.007.6
20263.60.007.6
20273.60.007.5
20283.50.007.5
20293.50.007.5

Rock Pigeon Survey Routes in California

Routes recording Rock Pigeon in California.
Moreno19020241968
Livermore12919911972
Mark West8720241972
Gravesboro7419951968
Cordova7019811971
Hollister6120111973
Greenfield5120241976
Willow Springs 25020242013
Coachella Cn4520002000
Harbor Lake4419911973
Alamo River4420181973
Auburn4019791970
Ora Loma4020241972
El Toro3919991973
Folsom3620081984
Sanger3620242012
Parkfield3420241968
Imperial Dam3320101973
Ventucopa3319971972
Joshua Tree 22920162013
Orange Cove2520161977
Brawley2420121977
Hollister 22120242012
Tracy 22120242010
Tracy1720091992

Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Other States

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