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Chestnut-sided Warbler Population Trend in Wisconsin

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Chestnut-sided Warbler in Wisconsin has surged: up 114% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+114%Since 1968
87Routes In State
58Years

Notable Chestnut-sided Warbler Trends in Wisconsin

long arc increasecomputed index

Chestnut-sided Warbler has surged in Wisconsin: up 114% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Chestnut-sided Warbler Population Forecast in Wisconsin

If the recent trend holds, Chestnut-sided Warbler in Wisconsin is projected to rise about 22% by 2029 — from 7.3 in 2024 to a central estimate of 8.9 (95% range 6.7–11). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±10.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+22%Change by 2029
8.9Projected 2029 index
6.7–1195% range
±10.4%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
20258.76.511
20268.76.511
20278.86.611
20288.96.711
20298.96.711

Chestnut-sided Warbler Survey Routes in Wisconsin

Routes recording Chestnut-sided Warbler in Wisconsin.
Weirgor Springs3520241999
Grand View3420241966
Conover3320241998
Union Twp3220241975
Mcnaughton3220241966
Minong3120241967
Mellen2920241998
Irma2820241967
Couderay2620191969
Iron River2520241967
Shanagolden2520241966
Popple River2420241966
Amberg2420241980
Bayfield2020241967
Wausaukee1720241980
Land O' Lakes 21720242017
Montreal1520241968
Rib Lake1520241966
Amnicon Falls1520241998
Flambeau1520241998
Chaffey1420241966
Gilman1420241966
Hollister1220241967
Cumberland1120241966
Stevens Pt1120231966

Chestnut-sided Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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