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Species · New Mexico · BBS 2026 Release · 1966–2025

Zone-tailed Hawk Population Trend in New Mexico

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Zone-tailed Hawk in New Mexico has declined: down 50% on the route-weighted index since 2002.

-50%Since 2002TrendPercent 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 →
6Routes 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 →
12YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Zone-tailed Hawk Trends in New MexicoNotable 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 Zone-tailed Hawk in New Mexico. See the full index history below.

Zone-tailed Hawk Survey Routes in New Mexico

Routes recording Zone-tailed Hawk in New Mexico.
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 →
Reserve120212001
Vicks Peak120172017
Red Rock120252002
Emory Pass120062006
Carrizozo119681968
Vallecitos120022002

Zone-tailed Hawk Population Trend in Other States

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