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Black-capped Chickadee Population Trend in Wyoming

All statesForest birds

Black-capped Chickadee in Wyoming has held roughly steady: down 0% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

-0%Since 1971
73Routes In State
53Years

Notable Black-capped Chickadee Trends in Wyoming

No notable trend signals for Black-capped Chickadee in Wyoming. See the full index history below.

Black-capped Chickadee Population Forecast in Wyoming

If the recent trend holds, Black-capped Chickadee in Wyoming is projected to rise about 55% by 2029 — from 0.48 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.75 (95% range 0.00–1.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±34.7%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+55%Change by 2029
0.75Projected 2029 index
0.00–1.595% range
±34.7%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
20250.760.001.5
20260.760.001.5
20270.750.001.5
20280.750.001.5
20290.750.001.5

Black-capped Chickadee Survey Routes in Wyoming

Routes recording Black-capped Chickadee in Wyoming.
Colter Bay 23020212019
Moran1420162002
Sundance920241975
Moskee920011980
Wilson720241979
Moskee 2720212002
Bald Mtn620221995
Green River619821977
Seely 2520242001
Warbonnet519981990
Colter Bay419991968
Recluse420221987
Soda Well420231982
Crowheart420162004
Soda Lake420241980
Moskee 3420242022
Walcott420211985
Chugwater419811981
Buford319781977
Moose320231979
Raven319991995
Daniel319841980
Yellowstone220002000
Brookhurst220221968
Yoder219971986

Black-capped Chickadee Population Trend in Other States

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