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Species · New Mexico · BBS 2026 Release · 1966–2025

Sora Population Trend in New Mexico

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Sora in New Mexico has increased: up 26% on the route-weighted index since 1997.

+26%Since 1997TrendPercent 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 →
5Routes 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 →
13YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Sora Trends in New MexicoNotable 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 Sora in New Mexico. See the full index history below.

Sora Survey Routes in New Mexico

Routes recording Sora in New Mexico.
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 →
Laborcita119971997
Angel Fire119971997
Angel Fire 2120252005
Vallecitos120192016
Cloudcroft119901989

Sora Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.