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Chestnut-sided Warbler Population Trend in Michigan

Chestnut-sided Warbler in Michigan has surged: up 100% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+100%Since 1968
92Routes In State
58Years

Notable Chestnut-sided Warbler Trends in Michigan

long arc increasecomputed index

Chestnut-sided Warbler has surged in Michigan: up 100% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Chestnut-sided Warbler Population Forecast in Michigan

If the recent trend holds, Chestnut-sided Warbler in Michigan is projected to fall about 28% by 2029 — from 4.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.0 (95% range 1.6–4.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±25%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-28%Change by 2029
3.0Projected 2029 index
1.64.495% range
±25%Backtest error
19662029
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
20253.01.64.4
20263.01.64.4
20273.01.64.4
20283.01.64.4
20293.01.64.4

Chestnut-sided Warbler Survey Routes in Michigan

Routes recording Chestnut-sided Warbler in Michigan.
Brocky Lake2820241980
Pickford2520241974
Ned Lake2220241986
Raco1820241971
Marenisco1520191981
Herman1520221983
Shingleton1420241967
Sidnaw1320241993
Isabella 21220242017
Maple Grove1020241969
Imp Lake1020191992
Ontonagon920191967
Hubbard Lake919961975
Crystal Fls820241979
Gibbs City820241979
Muskallonge620241966
Gilchrist620211974
Cathro620081967
Harrietta620241990
Scott'S Marsh620102006
Bootjack520231967
Ishpeming520231980
Scottville520241971
Tahquamenon520241974
Pleasant Valley 2520232023

Chestnut-sided Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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