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Species · BCR 24 · BBS 2026 Release · 1966–2025

Western Kingbird In Central Hardwoods

All regionsCentral HardwoodsAerial insectivores

Western Kingbird in Central Hardwoods has edged down: down 14% on the route-weighted index since 2006.

-14%Since 2006TrendPercent 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 →
8Routes 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 →
16YearsYears 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 Western Kingbird in Central Hardwoods. See the full index history below.

Routes In Central Hardwoods

Routes recording Western Kingbird 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 →
AvocaARKANSAS22014
RussellARKANSAS22021
PulaskiMISSOURI12018
ReedsMISSOURI12022
HaydenMISSOURI11990
SyracuseMISSOURI12011
SedaliaMISSOURI12006
DiamondMISSOURI12025

Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.