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Lincoln's Sparrow Population Trend in Michigan

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Lincoln's Sparrow in Michigan has increased: up 25% on the route-weighted index since 1978.

+25%Since 1978
33Routes In State
48Years

Notable Lincoln's Sparrow Trends in Michigan

No notable trend signals for Lincoln's Sparrow in Michigan. See the full index history below.

Lincoln's Sparrow Population Forecast in Michigan

If the recent trend holds, Lincoln's Sparrow in Michigan is projected to rise about 87% by 2029 — from 0.13 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.24 (95% range 0.00–0.52). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±147.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+87%Change by 2029
0.24Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.5295% range
±147.7%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
20250.240.000.52
20260.240.000.52
20270.240.000.52
20280.240.000.52
20290.240.000.52

Lincoln's Sparrow Survey Routes in Michigan

Routes recording Lincoln's Sparrow in Michigan.
Gooseneck920102008
Scott'S Marsh320082006
Brush Creek320152011
Pine River220181992
Ensign220092006
Muskallonge220241977
Big Island Lake220102010
Skeels220032003
Sand Lake220211998
Marenisco119921992
Bootjack119941994
Ned Lake120162000
Herman119911984
Crystal Fls120122004
Gibbs City120241992
Maple Grove120091984
Ishpeming120231980
Brocky Lake120241980
Imp Lake120192014
Shingleton120241979
Creighton119931980
Isabella120041986
Betchler Lks120211992
Seney Nwr120231992
Sidnaw120242001

Lincoln's Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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