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Wilson's Warbler Population Trend in Oregon

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Wilson's Warbler in Oregon has edged up: up 25% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+25%Since 1970TrendPercent 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 →
92Routes 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 →
57YearsYears 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 Warbler 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 →

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

Wilson's Warbler Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, Wilson's Warbler in Oregon is projected to rise about 91% by 2030 — from 2.4 in 2025 to a central estimate of 4.7 (95% range 2.5–6.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±56.7%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+91%Change by 2030TrendPercent 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 →
4.7Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
2.5–6.895% 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 →
±56.7%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 Warbler in Oregon is projected to rise about 91% by 2030 — from 2.4 in 2025 to a central estimate of 4.7 (95% range 2.5–6.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±56.7%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19682030
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 →
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20274.52.46.7
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20294.62.56.8
20304.72.56.8

Wilson's Warbler Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording Wilson's Warbler 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 →
Fisher8520101997
Klickitat Mt7319961993
Waldport6120011992
Harlan 24320252011
Svensen4119921990
Trask Summit3720241992
Fisher 23720252017
Salado3620251968
Harlan3220092006
Nicolai Mtn.2520251993
Riley Peak2520161994
Timber2020171968
Lobster Creek2020252025
Coquille1820251994
Hauser1419851970
Glasgow1120251986
Wedderburn1020251970
Myrtle Grove920241992
Molalla920251994
Scappoose720251996
Santiam620251994
Lorane520251993
Logdell420241972
Hells Canyon420221996
Sandy River420061993

Wilson's Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.