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Evening Grosbeak Population Trend in Colorado

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Evening Grosbeak in Colorado has edged up: up 15% on the route-weighted index since 1975.

+15%Since 1975TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
56Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
48YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Evening Grosbeak Trends in ColoradoNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

No notable trend signals for Evening Grosbeak in Colorado. See the full index history below.

Evening Grosbeak Population Forecast in Colorado

If the recent trend holds, Evening Grosbeak in Colorado is projected to rise about 14% by 2030 — from 0.25 in 2025 to a central estimate of 0.28 (95% range 0.00–1.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±23.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+14%Change by 2030TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
0.28Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.00–1.495% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±23.4%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Evening Grosbeak in Colorado is projected to rise about 14% by 2030 — from 0.25 in 2025 to a central estimate of 0.28 (95% range 0.00–1.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±23.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19692030
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Evening Grosbeak Survey Routes in Colorado

Routes recording Evening Grosbeak in Colorado.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Summitville1020151993
Powderhorn820232016
Flattops820172017
Groundhog Rs820192006
Owl Creek Pass820252008
Castleton720251994
Rifle Falls720031998
Wet Mtns.519941994
Parlin419881988
Dolores Riv420211988
Pinos Creek419891988
Marshall Pas420111995
Cokedale420232018
Gardner420082008
Mount Evans320242024
Colona320101975
Guffey320241991
Ragged Mtn.320181999
Gribbles Prk320232010
Pinon320071993
Paonia320192019
Yampa220221995
Harmony219811977
Buford219901990
Cheesman Lk220241974

Evening Grosbeak Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.