Breeding Bird Survey Summary and Analysis, version 2006.0

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The North American Breeding Bird Survey Results and Analysis 1966-2006

Dedicated to Chandler S. Robbins, originator of the survey.

Please cite this Page as:

Sauer, J. R., J. E. Hines, and J. Fallon. 2008. The North American Breeding Bird Survey, Results and Analysis 1966 - 2007. Version 5.15.2008. (Archived) USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD

Most Recent Update: 15 May 2008.

Technical notes:
(1) This is an archived version of the 1966 - 2007 analysis. Remember the disclaimer! We no longer support the interactive analysis programs linked to this website, and they may not be fully operational.
(2) There are probably a few species naming issues that lead to empty result pages.
(3) Maps (e.g., distribution maps) have not yet been updated with 2007 data. Older versions are still available, so please note the time periods covered by each set of maps.
(4) Some species are grouped for analysis. These are indicated on the selection lists.
(5) Data for annual index graphs are now listed below the graphics in the regional and species-specific trend results.
(6) Credibility codes for trend estimates updated on 6/03/2005 in response to user comments.
(7) Earlier versions of the web site have been archived, and are accessible via links.
(8) Trend results are now highlighted to indicate significant population declines or increases.

General Information

Why are Some Species Grouped?

Survey Results

Summary information on population change by region and time period

This program allows you to display trends for 3 time intervals, by species. Indices are provided as links from the species names

This program allows you to display trends for 3 time intervals, by region. Indices are provided as links from the region names

Red-shaded Version

Blue-shaded Version These are relative abundance maps, estimated over the interval 1994-2003.

These are maps of population change, based on the 1966-2003 interval.

This link takes you to the population change analysis results for bird conservation regions.

Interactive Checklists

This program allows you to estimate mean abundance from BBS data for any species, at any location in the survey area. (This now includes Alaska!)

Analytical Tools

This program provides access to all information, for any species, on any BBS route. (Now updated for 2007) New:For US routes, we now provide summary information on remotely-sensed habitat data.

This program allows you to estimate population change for any species and time interval (1966 - 2007), in any region covered by the BBS

This program is for estimation of species richness from BBS data using capture-recapture based estimation procedures.

This link leads to a website that allows users to download GIS data for the BBS.

Learning Tools

This link transfers you to the Bird Identification InfoCenter, in which is contained pictures, songs, and identification tips of most North American Bird Species.

Test your skills of identifying North American bird songs, pictures, and breeding and wintering distributions.

For More Information

Visit the Breeding Bird Survey Operations Web Site

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