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Species · Delaware · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Delaware

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Rock Pigeon in Delaware has edged up: up 20% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+20%Since 1968
17Routes In State
58Years

Notable Rock Pigeon Trends in Delaware

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

Rock Pigeon Population Forecast in Delaware

If the recent trend holds, Rock Pigeon in Delaware is projected to rise about 65% by 2029 — from 6.4 in 2024 to a central estimate of 11 (95% range 1.7–19). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±55.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+65%Change by 2029
11Projected 2029 index
1.7–1995% range
±55.8%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
2025101.619
2026101.619
2027101.619
2028111.619
2029111.719

Rock Pigeon Survey Routes in Delaware

Routes recording Rock Pigeon in Delaware.
Milton 27520172017
Holleyville3420041967
Mt Pleasant1820191966
Lowes Xrds1319801967
Blackbird1320241994
Georgetown1120211992
Wilmington1020141966
Dover919871966
Milton820151966
Pepperbox820051998
Harrington720241966
Holleyville 2720242006
Bethany Bch619901966
Millsboro320242017
Frederica220131966
Pepperbox 2220242017
Frankford120121967

Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Other States

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