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American Goldfinch Population Trend in Alabama

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American Goldfinch in Alabama has increased: up 41% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+41%Since 1968
78Routes In State
58Years

Notable American Goldfinch Trends in Alabama

No notable trend signals for American Goldfinch in Alabama. See the full index history below.

American Goldfinch Population Forecast in Alabama

If the recent trend holds, American Goldfinch in Alabama is projected to rise about 31% by 2029 — from 1.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.0 (95% range 1.2–2.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±40.9%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+31%Change by 2029
2.0Projected 2029 index
1.2–2.895% range
±40.9%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
20251.91.12.7
20261.91.12.8
20272.01.12.8
20282.01.12.8
20292.01.22.8

American Goldfinch Survey Routes in Alabama

Routes recording American Goldfinch in Alabama.
Brooksville1420231985
Swaim1220241966
Elkmont1120241990
Oneonta1020231997
Wheeler Dam920231993
Stevenson920241998
Holt820231993
Hillsboro719961967
Borden Sprng719981993
Wallsboro619951995
Woodville620241994
Borden Springs 2620242001
St Florian520241967
Dawson519971966
Greensport520241967
Rock Chapel520071996
Calebee520231993
Triana520121999
Whitehall420241991
Childersburg419981995
Liberty City 2420242017
Nixburg 2420242001
Pine Grove320241966
Millerville320241967
Warrior Std320231967

American Goldfinch Population Trend in Other States

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