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Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Maryland

All statesGeneralists

Rock Pigeon in Maryland has fallen sharply: down 59% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-59%Since 1968
75Routes In State
58Years

Notable Rock Pigeon Trends in Maryland

long arc declinecomputed index

Rock Pigeon has fallen sharply in Maryland: down 59% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Rock Pigeon Population Forecast in Maryland

If the recent trend holds, Rock Pigeon in Maryland is projected to fall about 56% by 2029 — from 4.0 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.7 (95% range 0.00–8.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±79.1%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-56%Change by 2029
1.7Projected 2029 index
0.00–8.595% range
±79.1%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
20252.90.009.6
20262.60.009.3
20272.30.009.0
20282.00.008.7
20291.70.008.5

Rock Pigeon Survey Routes in Maryland

Routes recording Rock Pigeon in Maryland.
Williamsport5620241966
Snow Hill4519761966
Largo4319811966
Jones4219941966
Bald Friar3619961992
Hughesville3020191969
Wolfsville2220241966
Forest Grove2020232014
Madonna2020222009
Emmitsburg1720241966
Easton1620191966
Newark1320241966
Norwood1220101966
Bachman Mill1220231966
Harmony1220171966
Jessup1220242013
Broomes Isl1019941967
Smithsburg920141966
Beltsville920111966
Mt Nebo819911969
Eklo820181966
Floyd720231967
Madison720221968
Cokesbury720241966
Potomac Park620241970

Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Other States

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