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Cedar Waxwing Population Trend in Idaho

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Cedar Waxwing in Idaho has risen sharply: up 68% on the route-weighted index since 1972.

+68%Since 1972
47Routes In State
52Years

Notable Cedar Waxwing Trends in Idaho

long arc increasecomputed index

Cedar Waxwing has risen sharply in Idaho: up 68% on the route-weighted index since 1972.

Cedar Waxwing Population Forecast in Idaho

If the recent trend holds, Cedar Waxwing in Idaho is projected to rise about 122% by 2029 — from 0.84 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.9 (95% range 0.41–3.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±75.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+122%Change by 2029
1.9Projected 2029 index
0.41–3.395% range
±75.3%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
20251.80.333.2
20261.80.353.3
20271.80.373.3
20281.80.393.3
20291.90.413.3

Cedar Waxwing Survey Routes in Idaho

Routes recording Cedar Waxwing in Idaho.
Blacks Creek3119821982
Mud Lake2020212008
Naples1320241972
Cascade919841983
Featherville920211989
Nezperce820121968
Golden720151989
Salmon River620211988
Crane Creek620192000
Picabo620152015
Baker520231975
Triangle520211990
Cobalt520151994
Bates520191992
Daniels Res519981998
Gifford420171986
Lolo Pass420031994
Centerville420191982
Magic Mtn420241997
Preston420211991
Challis320241996
Craters319931993
Baldy Mountain320132013
Marble Creek320221988
Joel320221990

Cedar Waxwing Population Trend in Other States

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