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Ruby-throated Hummingbird Population Trend in Georgia

Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Georgia has edged down: down 23% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-23%Since 1968
102Routes In State
58Years

Notable Ruby-throated Hummingbird Trends in Georgia

No notable trend signals for Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Georgia. See the full index history below.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Population Forecast in Georgia

If the recent trend holds, Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Georgia is projected to rise about 55% by 2029 — from 0.44 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.68 (95% range 0.32–1.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±37.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+55%Change by 2029
0.68Projected 2029 index
0.321.095% range
±37.4%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
20250.660.301.0
20260.670.301.0
20270.670.311.0
20280.680.311.0
20290.680.321.0

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Georgia.
Deepstep720231975
Doles520171985
Ousley420242017
Jacksonboro320181976
Metasville320001998
Whitesburg320241992
Thornton Road320062006
Fitzgerald220061972
Crest220181975
Oakman220241966
Henderson220241976
Siloam220131967
Linwood220191977
Hiram220181980
Juliette220241977
Workmore220191981
Lincolnton 2220232019
Colonels Island220192005
Millen220192007
Weber220232006
Dickey220172016
Curry Hill220192006
Good Hope220242013
Harrietts Bl120221970
Okefenokee119901975

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Population Trend in Other States

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