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Western Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Texas

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Western Wood-Pewee in Texas has held roughly steady: up 2% on the route-weighted index since 1972.

+2%Since 1972
20Routes In State
45Years

Notable Western Wood-Pewee Trends in Texas

No notable trend signals for Western Wood-Pewee in Texas. See the full index history below.

Western Wood-Pewee Population Forecast in Texas

If the recent trend holds, Western Wood-Pewee in Texas is projected to fall about 52% by 2029 — from 0.07 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.03 (95% range 0.00–0.07). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±46.7%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-52%Change by 2029
0.03Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.0795% range
±46.7%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
20250.030.000.07
20260.030.000.07
20270.030.000.07
20280.030.000.07
20290.030.000.07

Western Wood-Pewee Survey Routes in Texas

Routes recording Western Wood-Pewee in Texas.
Ft. Davis420232004
Van Horn420242018
Bear Mtn420241992
Marfa220222006
Casa Piedra220231988
Coyanda Draw220172001
Toyahvale220241997
Sierra Blanc220212000
Cornudas220062006
Lamesa219731972
Texline219981984
Girvin220122011
Chisos Basin120192000
Castolon120142014
Ft. Stockton120232004
Salt Flat120092003
Valentine119871969
Tenmile120022002
Booker119931993
Indian Mtn119761976

Western Wood-Pewee Population Trend in Other States

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