Species · Florida · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Wood Duck Population Trend in Florida

Wood Duck in Florida has fallen sharply: down 54% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-54%Since 1968
87Routes In State
58Years

Notable Wood Duck Trends in Florida

long arc declinecomputed index

Wood Duck has fallen sharply in Florida: down 54% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Wood Duck Population Forecast in Florida

If the recent trend holds, Wood Duck in Florida is projected to rise about 60% by 2029 — from 0.23 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.36 (95% range 0.00–0.89). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±59.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+60%Change by 2029
0.36Projected 2029 index
0.000.8995% range
±59.9%Backtest error
19662029
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
20250.390.000.92
20260.390.000.91
20270.380.000.90
20280.370.000.90
20290.360.000.89

Wood Duck Survey Routes in Florida

Routes recording Wood Duck in Florida.
Wildernes Pk920141993
Kenansville719981971
Palmdale720042004
St Vincent I720182000
Gardner619991992
Scottsmoor520241969
Bloxham520222006
New Hope520102009
Lake Buffum520211987
Crewsville520002000
Belmont420241966
Dale Mabry419871966
Ft Lonesome420081981
Pinecrest419741970
Alligator Pt420221998
Nobleton420161990
Sandy420061989
Island Grove420211997
Mabel 2420172017
Oak Grove320112001
Broad Branch320211970
Seminole Hls320001967
Ft Gadsden319841976
Hilliard320231970
Belmore320221970

Wood Duck Population Trend in Other States

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