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American Redstart Population Trend in Wisconsin

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American Redstart in Wisconsin has surged: up 245% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+245%Since 1968
98Routes In State
58Years

Notable American Redstart Trends in Wisconsin

long arc increasecomputed index

American Redstart has surged in Wisconsin: up 245% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

American Redstart Population Forecast in Wisconsin

If the recent trend holds, American Redstart in Wisconsin is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 5.7 (95% range 4.1–7.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±33%, with 0% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-8%Change by 2029
5.7Projected 2029 index
4.1–7.395% range
±33%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
20255.43.87.1
20265.53.97.1
20275.63.97.2
20285.64.07.3
20295.74.17.3

American Redstart Survey Routes in Wisconsin

Routes recording American Redstart in Wisconsin.
Washington I5820241967
Cumberland2720241966
Amberg2320241980
Gresham2020241998
Esdaile1620241966
Stevens Pt1620231968
Grand View1520241966
Bayfield1520241967
Union Twp1520241975
Flambeau1420241998
Prairie Du Chien1420241998
Iron River1320241967
Rib Lake1320241966
Weirgor Springs1320241999
Exeland1220241968
Crandon1220241967
Wausaukee1220241980
Mellen1220241998
Gilman1120241967
Merrill1120241966
Gilmanton1020241971
Mather1020231966
Hollister920241967
Hatfield919981970
N Freedom820241966

American Redstart Population Trend in Other States

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