Species · Nevada · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Nevada
Rock Pigeon in Nevada has edged up: up 14% on the route-weighted index since 1990.
+14%Since 1990
16Routes In State
34Years
Notable Rock Pigeon Trends in Nevada
No notable trend signals for Rock Pigeon in Nevada. See the full index history below.
Rock Pigeon Population Forecast in Nevada
If the recent trend holds, Rock Pigeon in Nevada is projected to rise about 16% by 2028 — from 1.6 in 2023 to a central estimate of 1.8 (95% range 0.06–3.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±590.3%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+16%Change by 2028
1.8Projected 2028 index
0.06–3.595% range
±590.3%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.7 | 0.00 | 3.4 |
| 2025 | 1.7 | 0.00 | 3.5 |
| 2026 | 1.7 | 0.01 | 3.5 |
| 2027 | 1.8 | 0.04 | 3.5 |
| 2028 | 1.8 | 0.06 | 3.5 |
Rock Pigeon Survey Routes in Nevada
| Gardnerville | 22 | 2012 | 1992 |
| Chimney Res. | 17 | 2023 | 2005 |
| Gardnerville 2 | 15 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Jean Lake | 12 | 2013 | 1990 |
| Mill City | 11 | 2023 | 2014 |
| Carson River | 7 | 2005 | 2001 |
| Beatty | 6 | 2017 | 1993 |
| Silver Peak | 4 | 1973 | 1973 |
| Hiko | 4 | 2021 | 1971 |
| Piute Mdws | 3 | 2021 | 2005 |
| Virgin Creek | 3 | 1998 | 1998 |
| Humboldt Nf | 2 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Rye Patch | 2 | 1973 | 1973 |
| Nixon | 2 | 2015 | 1990 |
| Toiyabe Nf | 1 | 2013 | 1998 |
| Fallon | 1 | 2022 | 1992 |
Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Other States
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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.