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Species · Wisconsin · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Wisconsin

All statesGeneralists

Rock Pigeon in Wisconsin has declined: down 28% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-28%Since 1968
92Routes In State
58Years

Notable Rock Pigeon Trends in Wisconsin

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

Rock Pigeon Population Forecast in Wisconsin

If the recent trend holds, Rock Pigeon in Wisconsin is projected to rise about 50% by 2029 — from 12 in 2024 to a central estimate of 18 (95% range 8.7–27). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±69.8%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+50%Change by 2029
18Projected 2029 index
8.7–2795% range
±69.8%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
2025188.928
2026188.927
2027188.827
2028188.827
2029188.727

Rock Pigeon Survey Routes in Wisconsin

Routes recording Rock Pigeon in Wisconsin.
Stetsonville7320241990
Omro7020011967
Gresham5920241998
Omro 25720242002
Wis Rapids5020231966
Holland5020241998
New Lisbon4620241967
Kiel4020221998
Unity3720241972
Pardeeville3620241967
Grimms3420211998
Esdaile3320241966
N Andover3320241967
Manitowoc3220241967
Colby2920241998
Cochrane2620241967
Pt Washingtn2420241966
Hudson2320241966
Holway2319891967
Dresser2020241966
Manawa2020241966
Annaton2020241998
N Freedom1920241966
Hebron1920241966
Raymond1920241966

Rock Pigeon Population Trend in Other States

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