Species · California · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Indigo Bunting Population Trend in California
Indigo Bunting in California has edged down: down 22% on the route-weighted index since 1973.
Notable Indigo Bunting Trends in CaliforniaNotable 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 Indigo Bunting in California. See the full index history below.
Indigo Bunting Survey Routes in California
| 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 → | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecopa | 2 | 1981 | 1981 |
| Onyx | 2 | 1973 | 1970 |
| Green Valley | 1 | 1998 | 1998 |
| Crescent Cty | 1 | 1992 | 1992 |
| Elizabeth Lk | 1 | 1981 | 1981 |
| Point Reyes | 1 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Korbel | 1 | 2023 | 1988 |
| White River | 1 | 1972 | 1972 |
| Fish Rock | 1 | 1980 | 1980 |
| Cohasset | 1 | 1997 | 1997 |
| Lockwood | 1 | 1992 | 1992 |
| Friday Ridge | 1 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Lone Pine | 1 | 1980 | 1980 |
| Angelus Oaks | 1 | 2012 | 2000 |
| Cuyamaca Pk | 1 | 1973 | 1973 |
| Tuolumne Grove | 1 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Cleveland Nf | 1 | 1994 | 1994 |
| Haiwee Res | 1 | 1992 | 1992 |
Indigo Bunting Population Trend in Other States
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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.