Species · Nevada · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Rock Wren Population Trend in Nevada

Rock Wren in Nevada has surged: up 473% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+473%Since 1970
48Routes In State
51Years

Notable Rock Wren Trends in Nevada

long arc increasecomputed index

Rock Wren has surged in Nevada: up 473% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

Rock Wren Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Rock Wren in Nevada is projected to rise about 19% by 2029 — from 4.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 5.0 (95% range 1.8–8.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±98.2%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+19%Change by 2029
5.0Projected 2029 index
1.88.295% range
±98.2%Backtest error
19682029
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
20254.71.57.9
20264.81.68.0
20274.91.78.1
20284.91.78.1
20295.01.88.2

Rock Wren Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Rock Wren in Nevada.
Bald Mtn.3120241992
Meadow Vally1920241996
Fish Creek1520211997
Sand Pass1320241989
Virgin Creek1220181995
Ranchogrande1020241990
Oreana1020032002
Humboldt Nf 2720242021
Hawthorne720011997
Piute Mdws620242005
Jean Lake520101973
Nelson520241995
Charleston Reservoir520242024
Humboldt Nf520191993
Sheldon Nwr520191992
Midas420241990
Desert Nwr420241990
Gardnerville420121996
Hiko420231968
Austin420152015
Calico Spr319741971
Mizpah320162016
Toiyabe Nf320241987
Beatty320242010
Jarbidge320151997

Rock Wren Population Trend in Other States

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