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Chipping Sparrow Population Trend in Ohio

All statesGeneralists

Chipping Sparrow in Ohio has surged: up 162% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+162%Since 1968
89Routes In State
58Years

Notable Chipping Sparrow Trends in Ohio

long arc increasecomputed index

Chipping Sparrow has surged in Ohio: up 162% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Chipping Sparrow Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, Chipping Sparrow in Ohio is projected to rise about 44% by 2029 — from 18 in 2024 to a central estimate of 26 (95% range 21–31). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±38.9%, with 0% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+44%Change by 2029
26Projected 2029 index
21–3195% range
±38.9%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
2025252029
2026252030
2027252030
2028252030
2029262131

Chipping Sparrow Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording Chipping Sparrow in Ohio.
Marion 24720242024
Fulton4220241966
Harveysburg3919961966
W Carrollton3920151989
Hiram3820211992
Kalida3720191966
Marion3720231966
Lucerne3720241992
Kings Creek3220151992
Norwalk3220241979
Stonecreek3120241996
Darrtown3020211966
Bismark2919951967
Wayland2920171992
Coal Run2919921966
Ashley2920181988
Pittsfield2820241992
No Kenton2820241966
Harveysburg 22820241997
Lockport2720241967
New Dover2720221966
Newcomerstwn2719951966
Casstown2720242000
Botkins2520191992
London2520121997

Chipping Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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