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Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Georgia

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Rock Pigeon in Georgia has edged down: down 24% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-24%Since 1968TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
84Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
58YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Rock Pigeon Trends in GeorgiaNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

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

Rock Pigeon Population Forecast in Georgia

If the recent trend holds, Rock Pigeon in Georgia is projected to fall about 14% by 2029 — from 1.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.3 (95% range 0.00–3.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±24%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-14%Change by 2029TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
1.3Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.00–3.595% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±24%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Rock Pigeon in Georgia is projected to fall about 14% by 2029 — from 1.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.3 (95% range 0.00–3.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±24%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.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 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Rock Pigeon Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording Rock Pigeon in Georgia.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Baxley3720152013
Dover3520231976
Hiram3020181975
Macon2720241975
Ousley2520242016
Henderson2320231973
Fowlstown1520141967
Workmore1519941978
Wadley1120241977
Lincolnton 21120212021
Minter Tweed1120212021
Lakeview1120242006
Stoney Point1020072007
Cuthbert920221968
Lyons919941968
Good Hope920212007
Shiloh820242012
Mountain Cty720141980
White Hill720212021
Hawkinsville620131966
Jacksonboro619961967
Tazewell620191969
Baxter620211988
Holly Sprs620021977
Philema620222010

Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Other States

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