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Sandhill Crane Population Trend in Oregon

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Sandhill Crane in Oregon has increased: up 40% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+40%Since 1970TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
43Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
56YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Sandhill Crane Trends in OregonNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

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

Sandhill Crane Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, Sandhill Crane in Oregon is projected to fall about 14% by 2029 — from 0.68 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.58 (95% range 0.00–1.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±27%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-14%Change by 2029TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
0.58Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.00–1.395% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±27%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Sandhill Crane in Oregon is projected to fall about 14% by 2029 — from 0.68 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.58 (95% range 0.00–1.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±27%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.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 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
20250.630.001.4
20260.620.001.3
20270.610.001.3
20280.600.001.3
20290.580.001.3

Sandhill Crane Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording Sandhill Crane in Oregon.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Merrill2620221994
Fish Lake1920241972
Blitzen1219801980
Summit Pr720241984
Modoc Point 2620242024
Logdell620002000
Crane620051995
Crooked Riv.620241997
Sheaville620222012
Bridgeport520181994
Mount Vernon520221986
Princeton519851972
Bly520011973
Albee420241993
Lapham Res.420241991
Barnes Val419871971
Harney Lake420241993
Unity319981998
Prospect320242004
Three Forks220242005
Wickiup220241969
Modoc Point220181970
Alvord Lake220231968
Bly 2220242007
Silver Creek220182018

Sandhill Crane Population Trend in Other States

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