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Short-tailed Hawk Population Trend in Florida

All statesGeneralists

Short-tailed Hawk in Florida has risen sharply: up 63% on the route-weighted index since 1989.

+63%Since 1989TrendPercent 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 →
14Routes 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 →
15YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Short-tailed Hawk Trends in FloridaNotable 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 Short-tailed Hawk in Florida. See the full index history below.

Short-tailed Hawk Survey Routes in Florida

Routes recording Short-tailed Hawk in Florida.
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 →
Pinecrest220242024
Deanville120062006
Winter Gardn120192019
Arbuckle120111987
Steinhatchee120132013
Homestead120072007
St Augustine120032003
Palmdale120172017
Cross City120132013
Aripeka119891989
Wildernes Pk120142014
Miller Xrds119881988
Chassahowitz120212021
Mabel 2120122012

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