Species · Oregon · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Short-eared Owl Population Trend in Oregon
Short-eared Owl in Oregon has declined: down 46% on the route-weighted index since 1971.
-46%Since 1971
32Routes In State
48Years
Notable Short-eared Owl Trends in Oregon
No notable trend signals for Short-eared Owl in Oregon. See the full index history below.
Short-eared Owl Population Forecast in Oregon
If the recent trend holds, Short-eared Owl in Oregon is projected to fall about 65% by 2029 — from 0.15 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.05 (95% range 0.00–0.18). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±130.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-65%Change by 2029
0.05Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.1895% range
±130.3%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| 2026 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| 2027 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| 2028 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| 2029 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
Short-eared Owl Survey Routes in Oregon
| Sheaville | 7 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Fish Lake | 6 | 2024 | 1976 |
| Flook Lake | 5 | 2024 | 1994 |
| Lone Rock | 4 | 1998 | 1970 |
| Joseph | 4 | 1977 | 1977 |
| Blitzen 2 | 3 | 2012 | 1994 |
| Ordnance | 3 | 1979 | 1973 |
| Modoc Point | 3 | 1975 | 1975 |
| Alvord Lake | 3 | 2006 | 1968 |
| Warner Vally | 3 | 2015 | 2010 |
| Bowden Hills | 3 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Three Forks | 2 | 2016 | 2009 |
| Zumwalt | 2 | 2001 | 2001 |
| Blizzard Gap | 2 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Crane | 2 | 1997 | 1997 |
| Fandango Can | 1 | 2009 | 1984 |
| Crowley | 1 | 1987 | 1985 |
| Malheur Nwr | 1 | 1997 | 1987 |
| Blitzen | 1 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Sparta | 1 | 1981 | 1971 |
| Montague | 1 | 1997 | 1981 |
| Eightmile | 1 | 2023 | 1988 |
| Pendleton | 1 | 1998 | 1979 |
| Princeton | 1 | 1982 | 1981 |
| Adrian | 1 | 2018 | 1991 |
Short-eared Owl Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.