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Summer Tanager Population Trend in Virginia

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Summer Tanager in Virginia has increased: up 36% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+36%Since 1968TrendPercent 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 →
57Routes 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 →
59YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Summer Tanager Trends in VirginiaNotable 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 Summer Tanager in Virginia. See the full index history below.

Summer Tanager Population Forecast in Virginia

If the recent trend holds, Summer Tanager in Virginia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 2.6 (95% range 1.5–3.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±18.5%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+5%Change by 2030TrendPercent 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 →
2.6Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
1.5–3.795% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±18.5%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Summer Tanager in Virginia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 2.6 (95% range 1.5–3.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±18.5%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662030
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Summer Tanager Survey Routes in Virginia

Routes recording Summer Tanager in Virginia.
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 →
Truhart2120241996
Brandon2120251992
Finchley2020211995
Walkers1720231992
Brodnax1620251973
Newville1620241988
Branchville1520241966
Newsoms1420241967
Quinby1320251966
Waverly1219871967
Surry1220251977
Gloucester1020251992
Clinchport919781968
Wylliesburg920191971
Ft Pickett N819951993
Ft Pickett S719951993
Church Road720251966
White Stone720251966
Carters Brdg 2720252019
Port Royal520251977
Concord520241967
Sharps520251967
Appomattox520241995
Chincoteag W420241992
Mannboro420251967

Summer Tanager Population Trend in Other States

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