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Species · West Virginia · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Song Sparrow Population Trend in West Virginia

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Song Sparrow in West Virginia has edged up: up 10% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+10%Since 1968
63Routes In State
58Years

Notable Song Sparrow Trends in West Virginia

No notable trend signals for Song Sparrow in West Virginia. See the full index history below.

Song Sparrow Population Forecast in West Virginia

If the recent trend holds, Song Sparrow in West Virginia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 28 (95% range 24–32). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±8.5%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-3%Change by 2029
28Projected 2029 index
24–3295% range
±8.5%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
2025282432
2026282432
2027282432
2028282432
2029282432

Song Sparrow Survey Routes in West Virginia

Routes recording Song Sparrow in West Virginia.
Meadland6520241997
Clinton6220241966
Monongah5720221966
Mcdonald5720231987
Welch5120231980
Josephs Mill4720241993
Clendenin4520241979
Cedarville4120231982
Rockport4020241966
Pt Pleasant3920231973
Hubbardstown3920231966
Nicut3720241986
Smithfield3620241993
Spencer3520231986
Hanover3420241980
Valley Head3420241966
Bramwell3320231978
Yawkey3320241966
Olcott3320241966
Ghent3220241978
Moundsville3220241972
Meadowville3220241972
Breeden3120241986
Slate3120241980
Bebee3020241972

Song Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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