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Scarlet Tanager Population Trend in Alabama

Scarlet Tanager in Alabama has surged: up 220% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+220%Since 1968
49Routes In State
58Years

Notable Scarlet Tanager Trends in Alabama

long arc increasecomputed index

Scarlet Tanager has surged in Alabama: up 220% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Scarlet Tanager Population Forecast in Alabama

If the recent trend holds, Scarlet Tanager in Alabama is projected to rise about 47% by 2029 — from 0.63 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.93 (95% range 0.58–1.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±69.2%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+47%Change by 2029
0.93Projected 2029 index
0.581.395% range
±69.2%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
20250.880.531.2
20260.890.541.2
20270.900.551.3
20280.910.571.3
20290.930.581.3

Scarlet Tanager Survey Routes in Alabama

Routes recording Scarlet Tanager in Alabama.
Borden Springs 2720242001
Liberty City 2620242019
Sunny Eve520241966
Borden Sprng519981994
Greensport420241970
Youngtown420241993
Oneonta420232004
Holt320221994
Rock Chapel319971997
Swaim220241969
Dawson219971971
Whitehouse220241987
Mentone220231993
Odenville220131996
Elkmont220231997
Carter Grove220192019
Stevenson220182018
Choccolocco220241985
St Florian120171967
Hillsboro119871975
Trade120231969
Summitt119691969
Valhermoso Spgs119821974
Pine Grove120211990
Millerville120241971

Scarlet Tanager Population Trend in Other States

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