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Western Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Nevada

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Western Wood-Pewee in Nevada has surged: up 238% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

+238%Since 1971
28Routes In State
40Years

Notable Western Wood-Pewee Trends in Nevada

long arc increasecomputed index

Western Wood-Pewee has surged in Nevada: up 238% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

Western Wood-Pewee Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Western Wood-Pewee in Nevada is projected to rise about 141% by 2029 — from 0.21 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.52 (95% range 0.06–0.97). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±69.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+141%Change by 2029
0.52Projected 2029 index
0.06–0.9795% range
±69.9%Backtest error
19692029
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
20250.500.040.95
20260.500.040.96
20270.510.050.96
20280.510.050.97
20290.520.060.97

Western Wood-Pewee Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Western Wood-Pewee in Nevada.
Carson River720022001
Ruby Valley620011999
Jarbidge520151997
Gardnerville420121997
Willis420211988
Meadow Vally320241998
Hiko320161969
Calico Spr219701970
Piute Mdws120182018
Comins Lake120152005
Ranchogrande120081990
Sand Pass120212005
Humboldt Nf120181993
Fish Creek120041998
Walker Can120211992
Mizpah119901990
Ash Meadows120191994
Virgin Creek120131995
Ruby Valley 2120162004
Majors Place120241999
Dobbin Creek120041982
Minerva120241989
Val Of Fire119911991
Nelson120072004
Chimney Res.120232015

Western Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Other States

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