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Brewer's Sparrow Population Trend in Idaho

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Brewer's Sparrow in Idaho has edged down: down 13% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-13%Since 1970
46Routes In State
56Years

Notable Brewer's Sparrow Trends in Idaho

No notable trend signals for Brewer's Sparrow in Idaho. See the full index history below.

Brewer's Sparrow Population Forecast in Idaho

If the recent trend holds, Brewer's Sparrow in Idaho is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 15 (95% range 5.4–24). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±30.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-10%Change by 2029
15Projected 2029 index
5.4–2495% range
±30.8%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
2025155.524
2026155.424
2027155.424
2028155.424
2029155.424

Brewer's Sparrow Survey Routes in Idaho

Routes recording Brewer's Sparrow in Idaho.
Dubois7920241968
Lost River6920241985
Sawtooth Cty5220141988
Henry5019831973
Sawtooth City 24420242015
Tractor Flat3820241985
Magic Mtn3620241988
Kyle Canyon2120241985
Triangle2020241985
Challis1920241975
Iron Springs1720241988
Blackft Res1520181984
Crane Creek1520191988
Craters1420181979
Picabo1420211988
Almo1420231988
Glenns Ferry1219861985
Twin Buttes1120241985
Baker1120241974
Circular Bu920241985
Leadore820241974
Carey820181989
Cape Horn720241986
Bates720231988
Dougal Res720241988

Brewer's Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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