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Golden-winged Warbler Population Trend in Wisconsin

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Golden-winged Warbler in Wisconsin has edged up: up 20% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+20%Since 1968
65Routes In State
58Years

Notable Golden-winged Warbler Trends in Wisconsin

No notable trend signals for Golden-winged Warbler in Wisconsin. See the full index history below.

Golden-winged Warbler Population Forecast in Wisconsin

If the recent trend holds, Golden-winged Warbler in Wisconsin is projected to fall about 52% by 2029 — from 1.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.59 (95% range 0.06–1.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±31.2%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-52%Change by 2029
0.59Projected 2029 index
0.06–1.195% range
±31.2%Backtest error
19662029
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
20250.620.091.1
20260.610.081.1
20270.600.071.1
20280.600.071.1
20290.590.061.1

Golden-winged Warbler Survey Routes in Wisconsin

Routes recording Golden-winged Warbler in Wisconsin.
Weirgor Springs3220241999
Weyerhauser820241967
Flambeau720241998
Pigeon Creek520242014
Grand View420241971
Gilman420241966
Mcnaughton420241970
Amberg420241980
Unity420241967
Rolling Pr419751971
Cumberland320241966
Exeland320241968
Merrill320241966
Iron River220241976
Bayfield220241967
Couderay220191969
Rib Lake220241966
Irma220241967
Popple River220241967
Stevens Pt220221968
Clintonville220051975
Mellen220242014
Cavour220241998
Chaffey120241967
Minong120241967

Golden-winged Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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