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Brewer's Sparrow Population Trend in Utah

Brewer's Sparrow in Utah has increased: up 45% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

+45%Since 1971
108Routes In State
55Years

Notable Brewer's Sparrow Trends in Utah

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

Brewer's Sparrow Population Forecast in Utah

If the recent trend holds, Brewer's Sparrow in Utah is projected to rise about 101% by 2029 — from 5.8 in 2024 to a central estimate of 12 (95% range 3.2–20). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±73.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+101%Change by 2029
12Projected 2029 index
3.22095% range
±73.3%Backtest error
19692029
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
2025123.120
2026123.120
2027123.120
2028123.220
2029123.220

Brewer's Sparrow Survey Routes in Utah

Routes recording Brewer's Sparrow in Utah.
Neponset Res10820181995
Saleratus Cr7220181995
M Warner Res5320241994
Crawford Mts5120232004
Iron Springs5020191985
Beck4019871969
Altonah4020151969
Vernal3520182003
Wendover3420111986
Lost Cr. Res3420181995
Fish Lake Nf3320241992
Grouse Creek3220101982
Blanding3120231987
Moon Lake 22720232004
Goose Creek Mtn.2720231997
Ant Flat-Ogden Can2620231994
Lynn2520231983
Uintah Nf2519941987
Grantsville2520242001
Randolph2120241992
Canyon Rims2020241998
Gold Hill1920241987
E. Bear Lake1820221995
Beck 21720181990
Snowville1720241999

Brewer's Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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