Species · New Mexico · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Bushtit Population Trend in New Mexico
Bushtit in New Mexico has edged down: down 12% on the route-weighted index since 1970.
-12%Since 1970
44Routes In State
51Years
Notable Bushtit Trends in New Mexico
No notable trend signals for Bushtit in New Mexico. See the full index history below.
Bushtit Population Forecast in New Mexico
If the recent trend holds, Bushtit in New Mexico is projected to rise about 46% by 2029 — from 0.89 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.3 (95% range 0.00–2.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±108%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+46%Change by 2029
1.3Projected 2029 index
0.00–2.895% range
±108%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.3 | 0.00 | 2.8 |
| 2026 | 1.3 | 0.00 | 2.8 |
| 2027 | 1.3 | 0.00 | 2.8 |
| 2028 | 1.3 | 0.00 | 2.8 |
| 2029 | 1.3 | 0.00 | 2.8 |
Bushtit Survey Routes in New Mexico
| La Cienega | 49 | 2022 | 1969 |
| Farmington | 20 | 1983 | 1983 |
| Pecos | 19 | 2017 | 1975 |
| Carrizozo | 11 | 2024 | 1980 |
| Red Rock | 11 | 2016 | 1996 |
| Emory Pass | 10 | 2024 | 1993 |
| Claunch 2 | 9 | 2024 | 2002 |
| Capitan Mtn. | 8 | 2017 | 1999 |
| Ojo Sarco | 6 | 2013 | 1968 |
| Angel Fire 2 | 5 | 2024 | 2006 |
| Claunch | 4 | 2000 | 1982 |
| Variadero | 4 | 2021 | 1996 |
| Sabinoso | 4 | 2019 | 1982 |
| Horse Spgs | 3 | 2022 | 1991 |
| Mt. Taylor | 3 | 2004 | 1999 |
| Gallinas | 3 | 2021 | 1992 |
| Reserve | 3 | 2023 | 1993 |
| Aztec | 3 | 1988 | 1988 |
| Salt Lake 2 | 2 | 2022 | 2002 |
| Wagon Mound | 2 | 1978 | 1978 |
| Fence Lake | 2 | 2022 | 1993 |
| Cloudcroft | 2 | 2023 | 1981 |
| La Plata 2 | 2 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Mcgaffey | 2 | 2023 | 1994 |
| Vicks Peak | 2 | 2024 | 1992 |
Bushtit Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.