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Turkey Vulture Population Trend in Washington

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Turkey Vulture in Washington has increased: up 29% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+29%Since 1970
63Routes In State
54Years

Notable Turkey Vulture Trends in Washington

No notable trend signals for Turkey Vulture in Washington. See the full index history below.

Turkey Vulture Population Forecast in Washington

If the recent trend holds, Turkey Vulture in Washington is projected to fall about 44% by 2029 — from 1.6 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.87 (95% range 0.25–1.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±38.7%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-44%Change by 2029
0.87Projected 2029 index
0.25–1.595% range
±38.7%Backtest error
19682029
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
20250.820.211.4
20260.830.221.4
20270.850.231.5
20280.860.241.5
20290.870.251.5

Turkey Vulture Survey Routes in Washington

Routes recording Turkey Vulture in Washington.
Raymond2220211993
Rimrock1520241969
Packwood1420241978
South Elma1220241989
Pe Ell1220211995
Yakima1120211993
Cougar620231975
Mt St Helens620242014
Ewan 2520242023
Bunker Hill520241968
Raymond 2520242022
Cusick420241998
Everett420241997
Leavenworth420242006
Twisp320241995
Montesand320231987
Nighthawk320242007
Cedar Falls319961994
Blewett Pass320191995
Harwood319971993
Carnation320231996
Ozette220031979
Chewelah220131991
Kamilche220171986
Selah220232015

Turkey Vulture Population Trend in Other States

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