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Swainson's Warbler Population Trend in Florida

Swainson's Warbler in Florida has surged: up 302% on the route-weighted index since 1973.

+302%Since 1973
25Routes In State
43Years

Notable Swainson's Warbler Trends in Florida

long arc increasecomputed index

Swainson's Warbler has surged in Florida: up 302% on the route-weighted index since 1973.

Swainson's Warbler Population Forecast in Florida

If the recent trend holds, Swainson's Warbler in Florida is projected to rise about 33% by 2029 — from 0.09 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.12 (95% range 0.00–0.23). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±47.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+33%Change by 2029
0.12Projected 2029 index
0.000.2395% range
±47.5%Backtest error
19702029
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
20250.110.000.23
20260.110.000.23
20270.110.000.23
20280.120.000.23
20290.120.000.23

Swainson's Warbler Survey Routes in Florida

Routes recording Swainson's Warbler in Florida.
Seminole Hills 2720222002
New Hope620112009
Bloxham420221994
Miller Xrds320191988
Bristol320192001
Betts220192016
Callahan220111987
Alligator Pt220241989
Oak Grove119991976
Blountstown120171986
Broad Branch120242011
Apalachicola120181995
Seminole Hls119981990
Telogia119851971
Covington120211970
Belmont120151981
St Augustine119731973
Hilliard120142014
Laurel Hill120242023
Eglin A.F.B.120101995
Blackwater119941994
Defuniak Spr120061988
Hixtown Swmp120181994
Ft Mccoy120042004
Oak Grove 2120242024

Swainson's Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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