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Wilson's Phalarope Population Trend in Oregon

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Wilson's Phalarope in Oregon has collapsed: down 80% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

-80%Since 1971TrendPercent 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 →
41Routes 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 →
54YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Wilson's Phalarope Trends in OregonNotable 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 declinecomputed 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 →

Wilson's Phalarope has collapsed in Oregon: down 80% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

Wilson's Phalarope Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, Wilson's Phalarope in Oregon is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 0.11 (95% range 0.00–0.72). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±218.3%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

n/aChange 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 →
0.11Projected 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 →
0.00–0.7295% 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 →
±218.3%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, Wilson's Phalarope in Oregon is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 0.11 (95% range 0.00–0.72). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±218.3%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.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 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 →
20250.140.000.75
20260.130.000.74
20270.120.000.73
20280.120.000.72
20290.110.000.72

Wilson's Phalarope Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording Wilson's Phalarope in Oregon.
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 →
Catlow Rim6020212015
Fish Lake4220211972
Princeton1219851972
Lone Rock319981998
Malheur Nwr319881988
Joseph320221990
Malheur Res.320222022
Summit Pr220211986
Bridgeport219871987
Dell Spring219871979
Wagontire219711971
Buchanan219761976
Mount Vernon220181987
Clover Creek219951974
Blizzard Gap220231984
Harney Lake220241993
Sheaville220142014
Three Forks120112005
Blitzen 2120242000
Ordnance119771971
Albee120212021
Zumwalt120051995
Lapham Res.119941994
Crowley119891989
Modoc Point120011969

Wilson's Phalarope Population Trend in Other States

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