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Savannah Sparrow Population Trend in Oregon

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Savannah Sparrow in Oregon has edged up: up 22% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+22%Since 1970
100Routes In State
56Years

Notable Savannah Sparrow Trends in Oregon

No notable trend signals for Savannah Sparrow in Oregon. See the full index history below.

Savannah Sparrow Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, Savannah Sparrow in Oregon is projected to rise about 45% by 2029 — from 2.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.7 (95% range 1.4–5.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±51.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+45%Change by 2029
3.7Projected 2029 index
1.4–5.995% range
±51.4%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
20253.71.45.9
20263.71.45.9
20273.71.45.9
20283.71.45.9
20293.71.45.9

Savannah Sparrow Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording Savannah Sparrow in Oregon.
Zumwalt5520051995
Modoc Point4320181969
Princeton3519851973
Modoc Point 22920242024
Adair2720241971
Green Mtn.2320231994
Salem2120241993
Blitzen1819931972
Dayton1620241973
Mcminnville1620241994
Chinchalo1620241993
Umpqua1520241970
Joseph1320241971
Bly1220011973
Umatilla1220231988
Flora1020091987
Lone Rock820241990
Bridgeport820221986
Pendleton720241982
Harney Lake720241993
Svensen619921990
Fish Lake620241972
Fandango Can520241977
Scio520241972
Bly 2520242007

Savannah Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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