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American Goldfinch Population Trend in Oregon

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American Goldfinch in Oregon has fallen sharply: down 59% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-59%Since 1970
100Routes In State
56Years

Notable American Goldfinch Trends in Oregon

long arc declinecomputed index

American Goldfinch has fallen sharply in Oregon: down 59% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

American Goldfinch Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, American Goldfinch in Oregon is projected to rise about 11% by 2029 — from 3.1 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.4 (95% range 0.13–6.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±12.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+11%Change by 2029
3.4Projected 2029 index
0.13–6.795% range
±12.1%Backtest error
19682029
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
20253.70.406.9
20263.60.336.9
20273.50.266.8
20283.50.206.7
20293.40.136.7

American Goldfinch Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording American Goldfinch in Oregon.
Adair5020241971
Svensen4119921990
Dayton3220241973
Mt Hood2820241972
Salem2720241993
Modoc Point2120181970
Garfield2020231973
Scappoose1720231995
Coquille1620241994
Canby1520241993
Modoc Point 21420242024
Mcminnville1220241994
Green1120241994
Sandy River1120061993
Elkton920241972
Umatilla920231990
Winberry820231968
Scio820241971
Hauser719851970
Umpqua720241968
Hazel Camp620221975
Hells Canyon620221995
Santiam620241994
Pendleton520241978
Silver Creek519901990

American Goldfinch Population Trend in Other States

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