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Wood Thrush Population Trend in West Virginia

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Wood Thrush in West Virginia has edged down: down 23% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-23%Since 1968TrendPercent 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 →
64Routes 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 →
59YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Wood Thrush Trends in West VirginiaNotable 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 Wood Thrush in West Virginia. See the full index history below.

Wood Thrush Population Forecast in West Virginia

If the recent trend holds, Wood Thrush in West Virginia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 16 (95% range 11–21). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±6.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+7%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 →
16Projected 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 →
11–2195% 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 →
±6.7%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, Wood Thrush in West Virginia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 16 (95% range 11–21). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±6.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662030
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 →
2026161221
2027161121
2028161121
2029161121
2030161121

Wood Thrush Survey Routes in West Virginia

Routes recording Wood Thrush in West Virginia.
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 →
Slate4320251980
Josephs Mill3420241993
Canaan3120251974
Strange Crk3020251982
Rockport3020251966
Ghent2920251978
Arlee2919791966
Stollings2820211986
Mcdonald2720231987
Albright2619741966
Fayetteville2519961980
Moundsville2520251972
Ringgold2520252025
Pt Pleasant2320251973
Hubbardstown2320251966
Nicut2120251986
Greer2120231966
Smithfield2020251993
Smoot1920251980
Sleepy Creek1919901966
Hix1820251970
Clendenin1820251979
Sutton1820251976
Meadowville1820251972
Mt Storm1819751966

Wood Thrush Population Trend in Other States

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