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Scott's Oriole Population Trend in Nevada

Scott's Oriole in Nevada has fallen sharply: down 75% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-75%Since 1970
9Routes In State
45Years

Notable Scott's Oriole Trends in Nevada

long arc declinecomputed index

Scott's Oriole has fallen sharply in Nevada: down 75% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

Scott's Oriole Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Scott's Oriole in Nevada is projected to fall about 34% by 2029 — from 0.21 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.14 (95% range 0.00–0.63). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±28.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-34%Change by 2029
0.14Projected 2029 index
0.000.6395% range
±28.3%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
20250.180.000.67
20260.170.000.66
20270.160.000.65
20280.150.000.64
20290.140.000.63

Scott's Oriole Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Scott's Oriole in Nevada.
Desert Nwr520241990
Toiyabe Nf320142014
Caliente320211988
Jean Lake120091975
Nelson120181996
Cortez119721968
Willis120241994
Minerva119881988
Alamo119891968

Scott's Oriole Population Trend in Other States

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