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Clark's Nutcracker Population Trend in Montana

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Clark's Nutcracker in Montana has edged up: up 23% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+23%Since 1970
52Routes In State
55Years

Notable Clark's Nutcracker Trends in Montana

No notable trend signals for Clark's Nutcracker in Montana. See the full index history below.

Clark's Nutcracker Population Forecast in Montana

If the recent trend holds, Clark's Nutcracker in Montana is projected to rise about 209% by 2029 — from 0.26 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.80 (95% range 0.08–1.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±129.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+209%Change by 2029
0.80Projected 2029 index
0.08–1.595% range
±129.1%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
20250.780.061.5
20260.790.061.5
20270.790.071.5
20280.800.071.5
20290.800.081.5

Clark's Nutcracker Survey Routes in Montana

Routes recording Clark's Nutcracker in Montana.
Libby Dam1919941989
Freeman Creek1720162016
Skalkaho1219981992
Skalkho-Rye1120221999
Ninemile919951993
Wise River820221994
Heart Butte720212015
Willow Creek 2620211985
Sula620241986
Greenough520031995
Two Dot520241980
Shawmut520061995
Victor420221993
Cramer Creek420111995
Pryor Mtn.420211995
Boulder420221972
Reed Point420171978
Greenoagh 3420182013
Painted Rock420191992
Chestnut320191968
Beaverhead319941994
Greenoagh 2320112008
Clancy320232015
Logan Pass220151988
Threemile Wa220121993

Clark's Nutcracker Population Trend in Other States

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