Species · Nevada · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Sandhill Crane Population Trend in Nevada
Sandhill Crane in Nevada has surged: up 286% on the route-weighted index since 1972.
+286%Since 1972
23Routes In State
40Years
Notable Sandhill Crane Trends in Nevada
long arc increasecomputed index
Sandhill Crane has surged in Nevada: up 286% on the route-weighted index since 1972.
Sandhill Crane Population Forecast in Nevada
If the recent trend holds, Sandhill Crane in Nevada is projected to fall about 20% by 2029 — from 1.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.2 (95% range 0.31–2.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±72%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-20%Change by 2029
1.2Projected 2029 index
0.31–2.095% range
±72%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.1 | 0.24 | 2.0 |
| 2026 | 1.1 | 0.26 | 2.0 |
| 2027 | 1.1 | 0.28 | 2.0 |
| 2028 | 1.2 | 0.29 | 2.0 |
| 2029 | 1.2 | 0.31 | 2.0 |
Sandhill Crane Survey Routes in Nevada
| Ruby Valley | 32 | 2001 | 1997 |
| Ruby Valley 2 | 22 | 2024 | 2004 |
| Dobbin Creek | 6 | 1972 | 1972 |
| Minerva | 6 | 2024 | 1991 |
| Majors Place | 5 | 2024 | 1989 |
| Humboldt Nf 2 | 4 | 2024 | 2021 |
| Toiyabe Nf | 4 | 2018 | 1989 |
| Chimney Res. | 4 | 2021 | 2013 |
| Virgin Creek | 3 | 2015 | 1995 |
| Midas | 2 | 2022 | 1974 |
| Ranchogrande | 2 | 2023 | 1990 |
| Walker Can | 2 | 1993 | 1971 |
| Charleston Reservoir | 2 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Bald Mtn. | 2 | 2018 | 1992 |
| Gardnerville 2 | 2 | 2024 | 2014 |
| Dinner Sta | 1 | 1974 | 1973 |
| Comins Lake | 1 | 2005 | 2005 |
| Humboldt Nf | 1 | 2019 | 1993 |
| Cortez | 1 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Eureka | 1 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Gardnerville | 1 | 2005 | 2000 |
| Hiko | 1 | 1970 | 1970 |
| Jarbidge | 1 | 2006 | 2006 |
Sandhill Crane Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.