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Veery Population Trend in Idaho

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Veery in Idaho has edged up: up 17% on the route-weighted index since 1972.

+17%Since 1972TrendPercent 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 →
26Routes 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 →
54YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Veery Trends in IdahoNotable 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 Veery in Idaho. See the full index history below.

Veery Population Forecast in Idaho

If the recent trend holds, Veery in Idaho is projected to fall about 77% by 2029 — from 1.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.35 (95% range 0.00–1.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±92.2%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-77%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 →
0.35Projected 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 →
0.00–1.995% 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 →
±92.2%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, Veery in Idaho is projected to fall about 77% by 2029 — from 1.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.35 (95% range 0.00–1.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±92.2%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.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 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 →
20250.480.002.0
20260.450.002.0
20270.420.001.9
20280.390.001.9
20290.350.001.9

Veery Survey Routes in Idaho

Routes recording Veery in Idaho.
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 →
Challis2420241975
Centerville920191972
Joel820241989
Cobalt820151989
Alturas719851968
Naples320241972
Cascade319721972
Leadore320241974
Yellow Pine320161989
Sunbeam320091994
Gifford220171971
N Fork Cda R220072007
Squirrel219791971
Springfield219801980
Mivoden120071977
Lolo Pass120091992
Baker120141975
Rochat Divde120132005
Magic Mtn119971997
Coolin120001986
Marble Creek119981992
Pierce120052005
Salmon River119941994
Burgdorf120161988
Featherville120131989

Veery Population Trend in Other States

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