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Warbling Vireo Population Trend in Iowa

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Warbling Vireo in Iowa has surged: up 201% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+201%Since 1969TrendPercent 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 →
39Routes 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 →
57YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Warbling Vireo Trends in IowaNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

long arc increasecomputed indexTrend sourceWhether the figure is our own computed route-weighted index or an official USGS modeled estimate. The current build labels every trend as computed.Full methodology →

Warbling Vireo has surged in Iowa: up 201% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

Warbling Vireo Population Forecast in Iowa

If the recent trend holds, Warbling Vireo in Iowa is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 3.9 (95% range 2.8–5.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±8.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+4%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 →
3.9Projected 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 →
2.8–5.095% 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 →
±8.5%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, Warbling Vireo in Iowa is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 3.9 (95% range 2.8–5.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±8.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19672029
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 →
20253.72.64.8
20263.72.74.8
20273.82.74.9
20283.82.84.9
20293.92.85.0

Warbling Vireo Survey Routes in Iowa

Routes recording Warbling Vireo in Iowa.
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 →
Washta3220141968
College Spgs 21120232005
Red Rock1020241968
Maquoketa920241967
Alice919991967
Pierson820141973
Festina820241968
Rock Valley720191970
Mccallsburg720241996
Mt Hamill620241967
West Liberty620241968
Sioux City520241969
Melrose420241977
Bryant420241967
Brooklyn420221970
Panther420241967
Burchinal420241995
Exline320241979
Hudson320221968
Davis Corner320241978
Zearing219951967
Clare220191967
Gaza220231976
Tipton220241993
Lafayette220242003

Warbling Vireo Population Trend in Other States

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