Species · Idaho · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Cassin's Finch Population Trend in Idaho

Cassin's Finch in Idaho has surged: up 507% on the route-weighted index since 1972.

+507%Since 1972
44Routes In State
54Years

Notable Cassin's Finch Trends in Idaho

long arc increasecomputed index

Cassin's Finch has surged in Idaho: up 507% on the route-weighted index since 1972.

Cassin's Finch Population Forecast in Idaho

If the recent trend holds, Cassin's Finch in Idaho is projected to rise about 120% by 2029 — from 1.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.3 (95% range 1.3–5.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±130.6%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+120%Change by 2029
3.3Projected 2029 index
1.35.295% range
±130.6%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
20253.11.15.1
20263.11.25.1
20273.21.25.1
20283.21.35.2
20293.31.35.2

Cassin's Finch Survey Routes in Idaho

Routes recording Cassin's Finch in Idaho.
Silver City1720241989
Yellow Pine1320161989
Centerville1120191972
Cascade819841974
Cape Horn820241987
Burgdorf820161988
Almo720231988
Deep Creek619851985
Bates620131992
Rochat Divde520231994
Sunbeam520191994
Picabo520031997
Nezperce Nf519921992
Avery420231979
Alturas419871968
Dougal Res420191990
Cabarton420231985
Challis320241978
Leadore320191979
Sawtooth Cty320141989
Mivoden220071978
Gifford220101986
Grangeville220221986
Golden220071987
N Fork Cda R220012001

Cassin's Finch Population Trend in Other States

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