Species · Colorado · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Veery Population Trend in Colorado
Veery in Colorado has collapsed: down 87% on the route-weighted index since 1970.
-87%Since 1970
18Routes In State
52Years
Notable Veery Trends in Colorado
long arc declinecomputed index
Veery has collapsed in Colorado: down 87% on the route-weighted index since 1970.
Veery Population Forecast in Colorado
If the recent trend holds, Veery in Colorado is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 0.00 (95% range 0.00–0.21). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±195.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
n/aChange by 2029
0.00Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.2195% range
±195.1%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| 2026 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| 2027 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| 2028 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| 2029 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
Veery Survey Routes in Colorado
| Yampa | 10 | 2023 | 1969 |
| Cheesman Lk | 2 | 1999 | 1995 |
| Castleton | 2 | 1992 | 1992 |
| Alamosa | 2 | 1988 | 1988 |
| Como | 2 | 2023 | 1998 |
| Lost Lake | 1 | 2024 | 1993 |
| South Fork | 1 | 2001 | 1999 |
| Mount Evans | 1 | 2012 | 2005 |
| Buford | 1 | 1989 | 1973 |
| Delta | 1 | 1992 | 1992 |
| Doyleville | 1 | 2022 | 2007 |
| Parlin | 1 | 2012 | 1968 |
| Flattops | 1 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Guanella Pas | 1 | 2024 | 2016 |
| Dolores Riv | 1 | 1988 | 1988 |
| Comanche Pk | 1 | 1996 | 1996 |
| Ragged Mtn. | 1 | 1996 | 1996 |
| Groundhog Rs | 1 | 1994 | 1994 |
Veery Population Trend in Other States
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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.