Species · Colorado · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Colorado
Golden-crowned Kinglet in Colorado has edged down: down 20% on the route-weighted index since 1985.
-20%Since 1985
41Routes In State
40Years
Notable Golden-crowned Kinglet Trends in Colorado
No notable trend signals for Golden-crowned Kinglet in Colorado. See the full index history below.
Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Forecast in Colorado
If the recent trend holds, Golden-crowned Kinglet in Colorado is projected to rise about 19% by 2029 — from 0.11 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.14 (95% range 0.00–0.27). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±81.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+19%Change by 2029
0.14Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.2795% range
±81.5%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| 2026 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| 2027 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| 2028 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| 2029 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
Golden-crowned Kinglet Survey Routes in Colorado
| Blackhead Pk | 6 | 2019 | 1993 |
| Rifle Falls | 5 | 2009 | 2001 |
| Dolores Riv | 4 | 2004 | 1988 |
| Radium | 4 | 2011 | 1999 |
| Haycamp Mesa | 4 | 2021 | 1998 |
| Mount Evans | 3 | 2019 | 2000 |
| Steamboat L. | 3 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Thomasville | 3 | 2007 | 2002 |
| Guanella Pas | 3 | 2019 | 1992 |
| Moon Pass | 3 | 2010 | 2004 |
| Red Cliff | 2 | 2017 | 1989 |
| Pinos Creek | 2 | 1989 | 1989 |
| South Fork | 2 | 2024 | 1997 |
| Dunckley Pas | 2 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Deadman Rd. | 2 | 2024 | 1995 |
| Flattops | 2 | 2019 | 1995 |
| Fox Creek | 2 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Rollins Pass | 2 | 2015 | 1998 |
| Owl Creek Pass | 2 | 2022 | 1998 |
| Heeney | 2 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Yampa | 1 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Aspen | 1 | 1995 | 1985 |
| Cheesman Lk | 1 | 2000 | 1990 |
| Parlin | 1 | 2004 | 1970 |
| Rio Grnds Rs | 1 | 2006 | 1991 |
Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.