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Species · New York · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Sora Population Trend in New York

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Sora in New York has increased: up 43% on the route-weighted index since 1978.

+43%Since 1978TrendPercent 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 →
13Routes 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 →
16YearsYears 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 YorkNotable 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 York. See the full index history below.

Sora Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording Sora in New York.
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 →
Ogdensburg120191984
Byron119901984
Wanakena120111993
Cicero Ctr119691969
Rhinebeck119921992
West Bangor119901990
N Wilmurt119851985
Oneida119911991
Philadelphia120242004
Mendon120052005
Cattaraugus119781978
Castile119841984
Randolph119681968

Sora Population Trend in Other States

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