Species · Nevada · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Wilson's Phalarope Population Trend in Nevada

Wilson's Phalarope in Nevada has surged: up 158% on the route-weighted index since 1973.

+158%Since 1973
15Routes In State
38Years

Notable Wilson's Phalarope Trends in Nevada

long arc increasecomputed index

Wilson's Phalarope has surged in Nevada: up 158% on the route-weighted index since 1973.

Wilson's Phalarope Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Wilson's Phalarope in Nevada is projected to stay roughly flat through 2026, near 0.00 (95% range 0.00–4.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±686.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

n/aChange by 2026
0.00Projected 2026 index
0.004.295% range
±686.1%Backtest error
19692026
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
20220.090.004.3
20230.060.004.2
20240.020.004.2
20250.000.004.2
20260.000.004.2

Wilson's Phalarope Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Wilson's Phalarope in Nevada.
Sand Pass1220061987
Bald Mtn.619921992
Toiyabe Nf620031987
Gardnerville520051992
Dobbin Creek320131978
Dinner Sta219931990
Ranchogrande220021990
Midas120161990
Cortez120211973
Virgin Creek119981995
Eureka120081978
Illipah120092009
Majors Place120141972
Fallon120001995
Silver Peak119691969

Wilson's Phalarope Population Trend in Other States

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