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Species · South Carolina · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Song Sparrow Population Trend in South Carolina

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Song Sparrow in South Carolina has edged up: up 12% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+12%Since 1969
17Routes In State
54Years

Notable Song Sparrow Trends in South Carolina

No notable trend signals for Song Sparrow in South Carolina. See the full index history below.

Song Sparrow Population Forecast in South Carolina

If the recent trend holds, Song Sparrow in South Carolina is projected to fall about 54% by 2029 — from 0.57 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.26 (95% range 0.00–0.92). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±36.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-54%Change by 2029
0.26Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.9295% range
±36.3%Backtest error
19672029
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
20250.280.000.94
20260.280.000.93
20270.270.000.93
20280.270.000.92
20290.260.000.92

Song Sparrow Survey Routes in South Carolina

Routes recording Song Sparrow in South Carolina.
Pendleton1019761975
Campobello720242010
Landrum619921972
Salem520242010
Hardeeville319721972
Prosperity320112011
Bishopville219921992
Little Mtn219801980
Boiling Spgs219761969
Blacksburg220111999
Anderson220171977
New Holland119761976
Barton Creek120141967
Plum Branch119951993
Joanna120182018
Chesnee120141992
Battlecreek120222000

Song Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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