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Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Idaho

Golden-crowned Kinglet in Idaho has surged: up 832% on the route-weighted index since 1975.

+832%Since 1975
29Routes In State
50Years

Notable Golden-crowned Kinglet Trends in Idaho

long arc increasecomputed index

Golden-crowned Kinglet has surged in Idaho: up 832% on the route-weighted index since 1975.

Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Forecast in Idaho

If the recent trend holds, Golden-crowned Kinglet in Idaho is projected to rise about 107% by 2029 — from 1.0 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.1 (95% range 0.86–3.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±99.9%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+107%Change by 2029
2.1Projected 2029 index
0.863.495% range
±99.9%Backtest error
19712029
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
20252.00.753.3
20262.10.783.4
20272.10.813.4
20282.10.833.4
20292.10.863.4

Golden-crowned Kinglet Survey Routes in Idaho

Routes recording Golden-crowned Kinglet in Idaho.
Grangeville2020241986
Lolo Pass1920191992
Marble Creek1920231988
Avery1820231979
Baldy Mountain1420162013
Pierce1320071990
Mivoden820231977
Cascade419841980
Salmon River420171988
Golden320141987
Rochat Divde320231993
Coolin320241986
Cabarton320051985
N Fork Cda R220191993
Challis220241975
Squirrel219841984
Joel219911990
Sunbeam219981997
Nezperce Nf219991992
Naples120241973
Gifford119711971
Nezperce120081985
Cape Horn119921988
Alturas119871987
Magic Mtn120221987

Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Other States

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