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Species · South Carolina · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Rock Pigeon Population Trend in South Carolina

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Rock Pigeon in South Carolina has fallen sharply: down 70% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-70%Since 1968
34Routes In State
58Years

Notable Rock Pigeon Trends in South Carolina

long arc declinecomputed index

Rock Pigeon has fallen sharply in South Carolina: down 69% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Rock Pigeon Population Forecast in South Carolina

If the recent trend holds, Rock Pigeon in South Carolina is projected to rise about 134% by 2029 — from 0.86 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.0 (95% range 0.00–4.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±146.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+134%Change by 2029
2.0Projected 2029 index
0.00–4.795% range
±146.8%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
20252.00.004.7
20262.00.004.7
20272.00.004.7
20282.00.004.7
20292.00.004.7

Rock Pigeon Survey Routes in South Carolina

Routes recording Rock Pigeon in South Carolina.
Dillon5920211975
Pendleton2119761966
Boykin Ml Pd1519681966
Owings 21520162012
Bishopville1420241974
Wagener1220101966
Campobello1220222022
Pinewood1220172002
Blacksburg919981998
Foreston720191966
Little Mtn719841966
Cauthens Xrd720032001
Bennettsville620171998
Plum Branch520181977
New Holland420241967
Mount Pisgah420082008
Johns Isle319791968
Holly Hill320221976
Coward320101978
Boiling Spgs319791969
Olar320181998
Dale320142006
Jamestown219711971
Nixonville219951988
Hardeeville120102010

Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Other States

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