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Tufted Titmouse In Central Hardwoods

All regionsCentral HardwoodsForest birds

Tufted Titmouse in Central Hardwoods has increased: up 33% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+33%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 →
166Routes In RegionSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
58YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable SignalsNotable 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 Tufted Titmouse in Central Hardwoods. See the full index history below.

Tufted Titmouse In Central Hardwoods Population Forecast

If the recent trend holds, Tufted Titmouse in Central Hardwoods is projected to rise about 30% by 2029 — from 17 in 2024 to a central estimate of 22 (95% range 18–27). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±12.7%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+30%Change by 2029TrendPercent 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 →
22Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
18–2795% 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 →
±12.7%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, Tufted Titmouse in Central Hardwoods is projected to rise about 30% by 2029 — from 17 in 2024 to a central estimate of 22 (95% range 18–27). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±12.7%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662029
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 →
2025221726
2026221727
2027221727
2028221727
2029221827

Routes In Central Hardwoods

Routes recording Tufted Titmouse in Central Hardwoods.
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 →
PalaceMISSOURI862024
Trace LewisTENNESSEE632017
Rueter 2MISSOURI622024
Trace CollinwoodTENNESSEE552018
WhitewaterMISSOURI522024
TrianaALABAMA432012
BremenILLINOIS432024
ZionARKANSAS382024
Osage BeachMISSOURI372024
Ravenden SpringsARKANSAS362015
BradyvilleTENNESSEE352021
RussellARKANSAS342021
Beaverdam LkILLINOIS332023
PinevilleMISSOURI332024
GeorgiaINDIANA322024
Indian Mound 2TENNESSEE322023
ElkmontALABAMA312024
PulaskiILLINOIS312024
BelknapILLINOIS312024
CollinwoodTENNESSEE312024
BlandMISSOURI302024
FultonARKANSAS292024
YorkILLINOIS292024
Clementine 2MISSOURI292007
Indian MoundTENNESSEE281998

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