Species · Michigan · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Michigan

Golden-crowned Kinglet in Michigan has surged: up 465% on the route-weighted index since 1977.

+465%Since 1977
40Routes In State
48Years

Notable Golden-crowned Kinglet Trends in Michigan

long arc increasecomputed index

Golden-crowned Kinglet has surged in Michigan: up 465% on the route-weighted index since 1977.

Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Forecast in Michigan

If the recent trend holds, Golden-crowned Kinglet in Michigan is projected to rise about 219% by 2029 — from 0.23 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.75 (95% range 0.24–1.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±138.7%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+219%Change by 2029
0.75Projected 2029 index
0.241.295% range
±138.7%Backtest error
19742029
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
20250.710.201.2
20260.720.211.2
20270.730.221.2
20280.740.231.2
20290.750.241.2

Golden-crowned Kinglet Survey Routes in Michigan

Routes recording Golden-crowned Kinglet in Michigan.
Raco420231974
Cathro419921986
Betchler Lks420231993
Creighton320231985
Ensign320102006
Muskallonge320231979
Tahquamenon320241987
Marenisco220181986
Maple Grove220241990
Ishpeming220231980
Brocky Lake220241980
Wilson220101987
Cunard220141982
Shingleton220231979
Isabella220041976
Scott'S Marsh220102006
Cluster Lakes220102006
Gilchrist220211987
Walloon Lake219901990
Imp Lake220191993
Isabella 2220212017
Ontonagon120102010
Bergland120191987
Bootjack120231992
Ned Lake120221986

Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Other States

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