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Western Kingbird Population Trend in Nevada

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Western Kingbird in Nevada has risen sharply: up 54% on the route-weighted index since 1972.

+54%Since 1972
48Routes In State
48Years

Notable Western Kingbird Trends in Nevada

long arc increasecomputed index

Western Kingbird has risen sharply in Nevada: up 54% on the route-weighted index since 1972.

Western Kingbird Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Western Kingbird in Nevada is projected to fall about 18% by 2029 — from 8.4 in 2024 to a central estimate of 6.9 (95% range 3.4–10). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±28.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-18%Change by 2029
6.9Projected 2029 index
3.4–1095% range
±28.7%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
20256.63.110
20266.73.210
20276.73.310
20286.83.310
20296.93.410

Western Kingbird Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Western Kingbird in Nevada.
Fallon12620241992
Gardnerville 23120242013
Oreana2720032002
Gardnerville1620121992
Toiyabe Nf1520241987
Ruby Valley 21520212004
Alamo1519731970
Minerva1420241988
Hiko1020231968
Meadow Vally1020241996
Nelson820241996
Chimney Res.820242005
Carson River720052001
Ranchogrande620131998
Willis520241988
Rye Patch419871968
Ruby Valley420011997
Vya319741972
Mizpah320241996
Frenchman319781973
Majors Place320241968
Silver Peak320062006
Nixon320241973
Darroughs Hot Spgs320242008
Piute Mdws220212005

Western Kingbird Population Trend in Other States

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