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Cerulean Warbler Population Trend in Michigan

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Cerulean Warbler in Michigan has increased: up 49% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

+49%Since 1971
20Routes In State
50Years

Notable Cerulean Warbler Trends in Michigan

No notable trend signals for Cerulean Warbler in Michigan. See the full index history below.

Cerulean Warbler Population Forecast in Michigan

If the recent trend holds, Cerulean Warbler in Michigan is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 0.09 (95% range 0.00–0.19). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±174%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

n/aChange by 2029
0.09Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.1995% range
±174%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
20250.090.000.19
20260.090.000.19
20270.090.000.19
20280.090.000.19
20290.090.000.19

Cerulean Warbler Survey Routes in Michigan

Routes recording Cerulean Warbler in Michigan.
Barry S.G.A.320121997
Barry S.G.A. 2320182013
Nashville320231968
New Buffalo220131992
Allegan Wma120102009
Almena120141994
Isabella120082008
Scottville120242003
Big Blue Lk120072007
Lawrence119701970
Bravo120221980
Galesburg119791979
Monterey120231978
Rochester119971997
Mottville119871975
Hartland119981997
No Bradley119931993
Homer120151986
Fowlerville119791979
Sand Lake120212012

Cerulean Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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