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Species · New Mexico · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Chipping Sparrow Population Trend in New Mexico

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Chipping Sparrow in New Mexico has increased: up 25% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+25%Since 1970
49Routes In State
56Years

Notable Chipping Sparrow Trends in New Mexico

No notable trend signals for Chipping Sparrow in New Mexico. See the full index history below.

Chipping Sparrow Population Forecast in New Mexico

If the recent trend holds, Chipping Sparrow in New Mexico is projected to rise about 34% by 2029 — from 3.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 4.2 (95% range 1.4–7.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±32%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+34%Change by 2029
4.2Projected 2029 index
1.4–7.095% range
±32%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
20254.21.47.1
20264.21.47.1
20274.21.47.1
20284.21.47.1
20294.21.47.0

Chipping Sparrow Survey Routes in New Mexico

Routes recording Chipping Sparrow in New Mexico.
Pecos3420171973
Mcgaffey2820231994
Mt. Taylor2720121993
Angel Fire2220021992
Mt. Taylor 22020242014
Angel Fire 21920242005
Stinking Lk.1919991992
Reserve1720231993
Claunch 21620242001
Vallecitos1520241994
Mountainair1520241993
Cebolla1420231973
Dulce1120242000
Bluewater Lake1120211999
La Cienega1020221968
Salt Lake 2720242002
Claunch720001977
Fence Lake620241975
Carrizozo620241968
Quemado619971993
Capulin519931993
Horse Spgs520241978
La Plata 2520162014
La Plata520131991
Pinon520241992

Chipping Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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