Species · Washington · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Common Goldeneye Population Trend in Washington

Common Goldeneye in Washington has risen sharply: up 51% on the route-weighted index since 1994.

+51%Since 1994
11Routes In State
25Years

Notable Common Goldeneye Trends in Washington

No notable trend signals for Common Goldeneye in Washington. See the full index history below.

Common Goldeneye Population Forecast in Washington

If the recent trend holds, Common Goldeneye in Washington is projected to stay roughly flat through 2027, near 0.04 (95% range 0.00–0.10). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±138.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

n/aChange by 2027
0.04Projected 2027 index
0.000.1095% range
±138.4%Backtest error
19852027
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
20230.040.000.09
20240.040.000.09
20250.040.000.10
20260.040.000.10
20270.040.000.10

Common Goldeneye Survey Routes in Washington

Routes recording Common Goldeneye in Washington.
Brewster520042004
Laurier220221996
L Pend O Nwr220212021
Cusick120171997
Mazama120012001
Twisp120022002
Nighthawk120132013
Curlew120182012
Glacier120041993
Tonasket120052005
Twin Lakes119851985

Common Goldeneye Population Trend in Other States

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