8 U.S. Forest Service
8.1 Region 1
Region 1 National Forests
USFS-Region 1 National Forests in Montana
We obtained results for USFS-Region 1 National Forests in Montana by compiling and jointly analyzing data from 20 strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 402 point counts within the 40 surveyed grid cells between May 26 and July 14. They detected 122 bird species, including 2 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 186 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 61 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout USFS-Region 1 National Forests in Montana for 186 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 82 species.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
We obtained results for Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 51 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 16 and July 11. They detected 57 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 122 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest for 122 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Bitterroot National Forest in Montana
We obtained results for Bitterroot National Forest in Montana by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 38 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between May 26 and July 14. They detected 48 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 116 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 13 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Bitterroot National Forest in Montana for 116 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
Custer National Forest
We obtained results for Custer National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from four strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 95 point counts within the 9 surveyed grid cells between June 11 and July 4. They detected 90 bird species, including 8 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 160 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 15 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Custer National Forest for 160 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 15 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.
Flathead National Forest
We obtained results for Flathead National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 28 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 28 and July 1. They detected 47 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 107 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 12 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Flathead National Forest for 107 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 13 species.
Gallatin National Forest
We obtained results for Gallatin National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 49 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 28 and July 8. They detected 52 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 121 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Gallatin National Forest for 121 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Helena National Forest
We obtained results for Helena National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 38 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 2 and July 9. They detected 58 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 130 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 13 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Helena National Forest for 130 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
Kootenai National Forest in Montana
We obtained results for Kootenai National Forest in Montana by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 39 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 6 and June 9. They detected 43 bird species, including 5 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 131 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 9 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Kootenai National Forest in Montana for 131 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 11 species.
Lewis and Clark National Forest
We obtained results for Lewis and Clark National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 52 point counts within the 6 surveyed grid cells between June 3 and July 8. They detected 54 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Lewis and Clark National Forest for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
Lolo National Forest
We obtained results for Lolo National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 43 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 4 and June 26. They detected 41 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 130 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 11 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Lolo National Forest for 130 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
Region 1 National Grasslands
Region 1 National Grasslands: Total
We obtained results for Region 1 National Grasslands: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 84 point counts within the 7 surveyed grid cells between May 22 and July 3. They detected 74 bird species, including 2 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 5 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 1 National Grasslands: Total for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 8 species.
Cedar River National Grassland
We obtained results for Cedar River National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed both planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 23 point counts within the 2 surveyed grid cells between June 8 and June 11. They detected 36 bird species, including 16 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 79 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 3 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Cedar River National Grassland for 81 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 10 species.
Grand River National Grassland
We obtained results for Grand River National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 47 point counts within the 3 surveyed grid cells between May 22 and June 18. They detected 40 bird species, including 6 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 77 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 5 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Grand River National Grassland for 77 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 9 species.
Little Missouri National Grassland
We obtained results for Little Missouri National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed both planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 14 point counts within the 2 surveyed grid cells between June 23 and July 3. They detected 40 bird species, including 8 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 101 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 2 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Little Missouri National Grassland for 101 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 5 species.
8.2 Region 2
Region 2 National Forests
Region 2 National Forests: Total
We obtained results for Region 2 National Forests: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from 22 strata.
Field technicians completed 161 of 162 planned surveys (99%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 1815 point counts within the 161 surveyed grid cells between May 20 and July 21. They detected 180 bird species, including 11 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 220 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 12 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 96 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 2 National Forests: Total for 220 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 12 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 103 species.
Black Hills National Forest
We obtained results for Black Hills National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 86 point counts within the 8 surveyed grid cells between May 20 and July 9. They detected 67 bird species, including 5 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 105 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Black Hills National Forest for 105 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
We obtained results for Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 372 point counts within the 34 surveyed grid cells between June 9 and July 17. They detected 94 bird species, including 23 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 118 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 41 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests for 118 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 41 species.
Bighorn National Forest
We obtained results for Bighorn National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 120 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 18 and July 20. They detected 56 bird species, including 11 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 101 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 18 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Bighorn National Forest for 101 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre and Gunnison National Forests
We obtained results for Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre and Gunnison National Forests by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 122 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 21 and July 16. They detected 70 bird species, including 18 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 103 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre and Gunnison National Forests for 106 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 24 species.
Medicine Bow National Forest
We obtained results for Medicine Bow National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 226 point counts within the 17 surveyed grid cells between June 14 and July 9. They detected 80 bird species, including 5 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 140 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 31 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Medicine Bow National Forest for 140 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 31 species.
Nebraska National Forests (Nebraska and Samuel R. McKelvie)
We obtained results for Nebraska National Forests (Nebraska and Samuel R. McKelvie) by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 132 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between May 29 and June 25. They detected 89 bird species, including 2 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 132 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Nebraska National Forests (Nebraska and Samuel R. McKelvie) for 132 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests
We obtained results for Pike and San Isabel National Forests by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 106 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 5 and July 18. They detected 72 bird species, including 13 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 98 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Pike and San Isabel National Forests for 98 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Rio Grande National Forest
We obtained results for Rio Grande National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 139 point counts within the 12 surveyed grid cells between June 29 and July 17. They detected 81 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 24 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Rio Grande National Forest for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 29 species.
Routt National Forest
We obtained results for Routt National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 177 point counts within the 15 surveyed grid cells between June 19 and July 21. They detected 70 bird species, including 4 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 122 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 33 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Routt National Forest for 122 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 33 species.
San Juan National Forest
We obtained results for San Juan National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed 15 of 16 planned surveys (94%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 157 point counts within the 15 surveyed grid cells between June 8 and July 16. They detected 100 bird species, including 24 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 129 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 27 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout San Juan National Forest for 129 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 28 species.
Shoshone National Forest
We obtained results for Shoshone National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 74 point counts within the 7 surveyed grid cells between June 25 and July 18. They detected 72 bird species, including 4 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 147 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Shoshone National Forest for 147 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
White River National Forest
We obtained results for White River National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 104 point counts within the 12 surveyed grid cells between June 19 and July 18. They detected 70 bird species, including 7 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 123 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 9 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 29 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout White River National Forest for 123 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 9 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 35 species.
Region 2 National Grasslands
Region 2 National Grasslands: Total
We obtained results for Region 2 National Grasslands: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from eight strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 432 point counts within the 34 surveyed grid cells between May 13 and July 4. They detected 109 bird species, including 6 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 184 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 12 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 2 National Grasslands: Total for 185 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 12 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 30 species.
Comanche National Grassland
We obtained results for Comanche National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 42 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 8 and June 9. They detected 40 bird species, including 12 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 97 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 7 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Comanche National Grassland for 97 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 7 species.
Cimarron National Grassland
We obtained results for Cimarron National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 44 point counts within the 3 surveyed grid cells between June 4 and June 6. They detected 26 bird species, including 12 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 48 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 1 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 3 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Cimarron National Grassland for 49 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 1 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 11 species.
Nebraska National Grasslands (Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre and Oglala)
We obtained results for Nebraska National Grasslands (Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre and Oglala) by compiling and jointly analyzing data from four strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 171 point counts within the 14 surveyed grid cells between May 21 and July 4. They detected 80 bird species, including 4 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 139 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 8 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Nebraska National Grasslands (Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre and Oglala) for 140 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Public Lands on Pawnee National Grassland
We obtained results for Public Lands on Pawnee National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 111 point counts within the 8 surveyed grid cells between May 13 and June 6. They detected 29 bird species, including 12 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 55 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 4 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Public Lands on Pawnee National Grassland for 55 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 5 species.
Thunder Basin National Grassland
We obtained results for Thunder Basin National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 64 point counts within the 5 surveyed grid cells between May 21 and June 4. They detected 42 bird species, including 15 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 107 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 4 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Thunder Basin National Grassland for 107 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 7 species.
8.3 Region 3
Region 3 National Forests
Region 3 National Forests: Total
We obtained results for Region 3 National Forests: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from 18 strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 884 point counts within the 80 surveyed grid cells between April 27 and July 3. They detected 169 bird species, including 22 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 194 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 27 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 81 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 3 National Forests: Total for 194 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 27 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 100 species.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
We obtained results for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 102 point counts within the 9 surveyed grid cells between May 13 and June 24. They detected 80 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 94 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest for 93 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Carson National Forest
We obtained results for Carson National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 75 point counts within the 6 surveyed grid cells between May 20 and June 10. They detected 68 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 81 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 3 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Carson National Forest for 81 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 9 species.
Cibola National Forest
We obtained results for Cibola National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 90 point counts within the 6 surveyed grid cells between May 21 and June 23. They detected 77 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 88 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Cibola National Forest for 88 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.
Coconino National Forest
We obtained results for Coconino National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 85 point counts within the 7 surveyed grid cells between May 8 and June 17. They detected 83 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 159 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 9 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Coconino National Forest for 161 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
Coronado National Forest
We obtained results for Coronado National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 81 point counts within the 9 surveyed grid cells between April 30 and June 26. They detected 97 bird species, including 19 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 137 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 26 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 13 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Coronado National Forest for 137 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 26 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Gila National Forest
We obtained results for Gila National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 100 point counts within the 9 surveyed grid cells between May 9 and July 3. They detected 97 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 104 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Gila National Forest for 104 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.
Kaibab National Forest
We obtained results for Kaibab National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 72 point counts within the 6 surveyed grid cells between May 20 and June 17. They detected 68 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 134 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 12 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Kaibab National Forest for 134 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
Lincoln National Forest
We obtained results for Lincoln National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 50 point counts within the 7 surveyed grid cells between May 12 and July 1. They detected 63 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 88 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 5 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Lincoln National Forest for 88 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 7 species.
Prescott National Forest
We obtained results for Prescott National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 83 point counts within the 7 surveyed grid cells between April 29 and June 6. They detected 69 bird species, including 10 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 77 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 13 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 9 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Prescott National Forest for 77 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 13 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 12 species.
Santa Fe National Forest
We obtained results for Santa Fe National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 55 point counts within the 6 surveyed grid cells between May 25 and June 20. They detected 57 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 72 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Santa Fe National Forest for 72 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 20 species.
Tonto National Forest
We obtained results for Tonto National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 91 point counts within the 8 surveyed grid cells between April 27 and May 24. They detected 106 bird species, including 15 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 133 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 19 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 10 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Tonto National Forest for 133 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 19 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
8.4 Region 4
Region 4 National Forests
Region 4 National Forest Total
We obtained results for Region 4 National Forest Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from 36 strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 1421 point counts within the 140 surveyed grid cells between April 29 and July 20. They detected 173 bird species, including 6 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 212 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 83 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 4 National Forest Total for 212 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 101 species.
Ashley National Forest
We obtained results for Ashley National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 110 point counts within the 9 surveyed grid cells between June 7 and July 7. They detected 63 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 121 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 10 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Ashley National Forest for 121 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 13 species.
Boise National Forest
We obtained results for Boise National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 107 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 15 and July 2. They detected 66 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 114 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Boise National Forest for 114 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 24 species.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
We obtained results for Bridger-Teton National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 126 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between July 2 and July 20. They detected 85 bird species, including 2 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 129 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 12 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Bridger-Teton National Forest for 129 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 11 species.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
We obtained results for Caribou-Targhee National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from six strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 152 point counts within the 13 surveyed grid cells between June 4 and July 9. They detected 84 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 153 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Caribou-Targhee National Forest for 153 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.
Dixie National Forest
We obtained results for Dixie National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 88 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between May 10 and June 21. They detected 70 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 116 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Dixie National Forest for 116 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.
Fishlake National Forest
We obtained results for Fishlake National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 109 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between May 16 and June 25. They detected 69 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 112 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Fishlake National Forest for 112 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
We obtained results for Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from five strata.
Field technicians completed 19 of 22 planned surveys (86%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 153 point counts within the 19 surveyed grid cells between April 29 and July 9. They detected 98 bird species, including 4 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 133 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 18 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest for 133 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
Manti-La Sal National Forest
We obtained results for Manti-La Sal National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed 14 of 12 planned surveys (117%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 139 point counts within the 14 surveyed grid cells between June 4 and June 29. They detected 84 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 145 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 24 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Manti-La Sal National Forest for 144 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 28 species.
Payette National Forest
We obtained results for Payette National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 90 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 20 and July 8. They detected 78 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 114 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Payette National Forest for 117 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
We obtained results for Salmon-Challis National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 126 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between June 10 and June 28. They detected 72 bird species, including 6 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 115 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Salmon-Challis National Forest for 115 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 26 species.
Sawtooth National Forest
We obtained results for Sawtooth National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed 12 of 11 planned surveys (109%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 115 point counts within the 12 surveyed grid cells between May 30 and June 29. They detected 87 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Sawtooth National Forest for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 26 species.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
We obtained results for Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from five strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 106 point counts within the 12 surveyed grid cells between May 24 and July 16. They detected 87 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 125 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 1 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest for 125 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 1 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
Region 4 National Grasslands
Curlew National Grassland
We obtained results for Curlew National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2025. Technicians conducted 54 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 2 and June 5. They detected 25 bird species, including 5 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 78 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 5 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Curlew National Grassland for 78 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 9 species.