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Sora Population Trend in Nevada

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Sora in Nevada has increased: up 42% on the route-weighted index since 1994.

+42%Since 1994
12Routes In State
26Years

Notable Sora Trends in Nevada

No notable trend signals for Sora in Nevada. See the full index history below.

Sora Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Sora in Nevada is projected to rise about 24% by 2029 — from 0.07 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.09 (95% range 0.02–0.15). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±25.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+24%Change by 2029
0.09Projected 2029 index
0.02–0.1595% range
±25.7%Backtest error
19922029
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
20250.090.020.15
20260.090.020.15
20270.090.020.15
20280.090.020.15
20290.090.020.15

Sora Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Sora in Nevada.
Ranchogrande120231992
Sand Pass120102004
Virgin Creek120162007
Meadow Vally119971997
Charleston Reservoir120242024
Toiyabe Nf120032003
Ruby Valley 2120162016
Majors Place120241999
Gardnerville119961996
Fallon120051995
Gardnerville 2120182018
Hiko120232021

Sora Population Trend in Other States

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