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Wilson's Snipe Population Trend in Idaho

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Wilson's Snipe in Idaho has fallen sharply: down 63% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-63%Since 1970
54Routes In State
56Years

Notable Wilson's Snipe Trends in Idaho

long arc declinecomputed index

Wilson's Snipe has fallen sharply in Idaho: down 63% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

Wilson's Snipe Population Forecast in Idaho

If the recent trend holds, Wilson's Snipe in Idaho is projected to fall about 58% by 2029 — from 2.6 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.1 (95% range 0.00–3.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±43.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-58%Change by 2029
1.1Projected 2029 index
0.00–3.795% range
±43.8%Backtest error
19682029
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
20251.50.004.1
20261.40.004.0
20271.30.003.9
20281.20.003.8
20291.10.003.7

Wilson's Snipe Survey Routes in Idaho

Routes recording Wilson's Snipe in Idaho.
Cascade3519841968
Baker2020241974
Nezperce Nf1619991992
Picabo1420171988
Iron Springs1120241988
Naples1020241972
Almo720191988
Golden520161987
Cape Horn520241972
Centerville520191974
Triangle520211986
Sawtooth City 2520242015
Cabarton520231985
Grangeville419861986
Leadore420241974
Sawtooth Cty420141988
Challis320241975
Dougal Res320241988
Preston320231988
Blackft Res220181984
Mivoden220091977
Alturas219871986
Glenns Ferry219861968
Acequia220041979
Henry219831973

Wilson's Snipe Population Trend in Other States

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