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Species · Illinois · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Sandhill Crane Population Trend in Illinois

All statesWetland birds

Sandhill Crane in Illinois has edged up: up 15% on the route-weighted index since 2011.

+15%Since 2011
14Routes In State
15Years

Notable Sandhill Crane Trends in Illinois

No notable trend signals for Sandhill Crane in Illinois. See the full index history below.

Sandhill Crane Survey Routes in Illinois

Routes recording Sandhill Crane in Illinois.
Caledonia620212007
Lake Summerset520222007
Fairdale220232022
Shannon220152015
Geneseo220212021
Wayne220192019
Seneca120242012
Belleview120232023
Sheffield120222022
Union120172011
Sterling120172017
New Lenox120172016
Jamestown120192019
Alden120232019

Sandhill Crane Population Trend in Other States

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