Species · Nevada · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

White-faced Ibis Population Trend in Nevada

White-faced Ibis in Nevada has surged: up 30× on the route-weighted index since 1992.

30×Since 1992
15Routes In State
34Years

Notable White-faced Ibis Trends in Nevada

long arc increasecomputed index

White-faced Ibis has surged in Nevada: up 30× on the route-weighted index since 1992.

White-faced Ibis Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, White-faced Ibis in Nevada is projected to fall about 73% by 2029 — from 12 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.2 (95% range 0.00–87). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±176.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-73%Change by 2029
3.2Projected 2029 index
0.008795% range
±176.7%Backtest error
19902029
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
20258.10.0092
20266.90.0090
20275.60.0089
20284.40.0088
20293.20.0087

White-faced Ibis Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording White-faced Ibis in Nevada.
Ruby Valley 232520242004
Fallon13120231992
Hiko10520211998
Carson River2420022001
Cortez2420222018
Ruby Valley2020011997
Chimney Res.1620172016
Piute Mdws820182018
Majors Place820191990
Dobbin Creek720181998
Gardnerville 2720182013
Virgin Creek320152015
Gardnerville220122004
Bald Mtn.120152015
Ash Meadows120162012

White-faced Ibis Population Trend in Other States

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