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Wilson's Snipe Population Trend in Nevada

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Wilson's Snipe in Nevada has held roughly steady: up 3% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

+3%Since 1971
26Routes In State
43Years

Notable Wilson's Snipe Trends in Nevada

No notable trend signals for Wilson's Snipe in Nevada. See the full index history below.

Wilson's Snipe Population Forecast in Nevada

If the recent trend holds, Wilson's Snipe in Nevada is projected to rise about 100% by 2029 — from 0.68 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.4 (95% range 0.00–3.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±195.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+100%Change by 2029
1.4Projected 2029 index
0.00–3.695% range
±195.5%Backtest error
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 index95% low95% high
20251.40.003.6
20261.40.003.6
20271.40.003.6
20281.40.003.6
20291.40.003.6

Wilson's Snipe Survey Routes in Nevada

Routes recording Wilson's Snipe in Nevada.
Eureka1420091974
Ruby Valley1320011997
Ranchogrande1220241988
Gardnerville520111992
Humboldt Nf 2420242022
Chimney Res.420232005
Gardnerville 2420182013
Humboldt Nf320152006
Dobbin Creek319721971
Minerva319951988
Cortez220232017
Toiyabe Nf220241990
Majors Place220181969
Virgin Creek220141995
Midas120231991
Dinner Sta119931969
Sand Pass120211990
Comins Lake120062006
Fish Creek120001999
Walker Can119931972
Mizpah120162004
Sheldon Nwr120102010
Ruby Valley 2120242004
Bald Mtn.120232023
Fallon120031994

Wilson's Snipe Population Trend in Other States

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