Species · Texas · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Lesser Goldfinch Population Trend in Texas
Lesser Goldfinch in Texas has held roughly steady: down 2% on the route-weighted index since 1969.
-2%Since 1969
114Routes In State
57Years
Notable Lesser Goldfinch Trends in Texas
No notable trend signals for Lesser Goldfinch in Texas. See the full index history below.
Lesser Goldfinch Population Forecast in Texas
If the recent trend holds, Lesser Goldfinch in Texas is projected to rise about 65% by 2029 — from 0.64 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.0 (95% range 0.24–1.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±31.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+65%Change by 2029
1.0Projected 2029 index
0.24–1.995% range
±31.5%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.0 | 0.23 | 1.8 |
| 2026 | 1.0 | 0.23 | 1.9 |
| 2027 | 1.0 | 0.23 | 1.9 |
| 2028 | 1.0 | 0.23 | 1.9 |
| 2029 | 1.0 | 0.24 | 1.9 |
Lesser Goldfinch Survey Routes in Texas
| Loyola Beach | 32 | 2009 | 1995 |
| Dripping Spg | 22 | 2024 | 1987 |
| Utopia | 15 | 2024 | 1969 |
| Leakey | 14 | 2024 | 1994 |
| San Pedro | 14 | 2023 | 1996 |
| Hondo | 11 | 2024 | 1970 |
| Salt Flat | 11 | 2015 | 2003 |
| Eldorado | 10 | 2023 | 1976 |
| Ozona | 8 | 2012 | 1976 |
| San Saba | 7 | 2024 | 1969 |
| Frankel City | 7 | 2021 | 2003 |
| Georgetown | 6 | 1977 | 1967 |
| Rachal | 5 | 2023 | 1967 |
| Osage | 5 | 2021 | 2013 |
| Raymondville | 5 | 2024 | 1995 |
| Prairie Mtn. | 5 | 2023 | 1994 |
| Mirando City | 4 | 2014 | 1973 |
| George West | 4 | 2023 | 2001 |
| Boerne | 4 | 2024 | 1967 |
| Pear Valley | 4 | 2023 | 1969 |
| Shafter | 4 | 1980 | 1980 |
| Presidio | 4 | 2022 | 2006 |
| Toyahvale | 4 | 2018 | 1996 |
| Kingsville | 3 | 2002 | 1988 |
| Mertzon | 3 | 2011 | 1967 |
Lesser Goldfinch Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.