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White-eyed Vireo Population Trend in Ohio

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White-eyed Vireo in Ohio has surged: up 248% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+248%Since 1968TrendPercent 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 →
75Routes 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 →
58YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable White-eyed Vireo Trends in OhioNotable 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 →

White-eyed Vireo has surged in Ohio: up 248% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

White-eyed Vireo Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, White-eyed Vireo in Ohio is projected to rise about 17% by 2029 — from 3.3 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.8 (95% range 2.7–4.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±24.3%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+17%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 →
3.8Projected 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 →
2.7–4.995% 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 →
±24.3%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, White-eyed Vireo in Ohio is projected to rise about 17% by 2029 — from 3.3 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.8 (95% range 2.7–4.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±24.3%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662029
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 →
20253.62.54.8
20263.72.64.8
20273.72.64.8
20283.82.74.9
20293.82.74.9

White-eyed Vireo Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording White-eyed Vireo in Ohio.
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 →
Coal Run2119921966
Rome1620241966
Bolins Mills1520241966
Tick Ridge1420191993
New Marshfld1420241967
Pomeroy1420221966
Wilgus1220191992
South Olive1020241993
Pike S.F.920131992
Dresden920241973
Smithfield920241975
Ray920241992
Omega920241967
Wayne N.F.720241992
Tar Hollow720241992
Birmingham720241988
Keene720231992
Zaleski S.F.520241992
Scioto Trail520131993
Coshocton519911990
Meadowbrook520211975
Baxter Ridge420222003
Scioto Furn420221992
Stonecreek320241996
Newcomerstwn319951981

White-eyed Vireo Population Trend in Other States

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