Species · Wyoming · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Mountain Bluebird Population Trend in Wyoming
Mountain Bluebird in Wyoming has surged: up 187% on the route-weighted index since 1970.
+187%Since 1970
117Routes In State
56Years
Notable Mountain Bluebird Trends in Wyoming
long arc increasecomputed index
Mountain Bluebird has surged in Wyoming: up 186% on the route-weighted index since 1970.
Mountain Bluebird Population Forecast in Wyoming
If the recent trend holds, Mountain Bluebird in Wyoming is projected to rise about 28% by 2029 — from 2.7 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.4 (95% range 0.92–5.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±59.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+28%Change by 2029
3.4Projected 2029 index
0.92–5.995% range
±59.4%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.4 | 0.88 | 5.9 |
| 2026 | 3.4 | 0.89 | 5.9 |
| 2027 | 3.4 | 0.90 | 5.9 |
| 2028 | 3.4 | 0.91 | 5.9 |
| 2029 | 3.4 | 0.92 | 5.9 |
Mountain Bluebird Survey Routes in Wyoming
| Meeteetse | 34 | 2024 | 1991 |
| Mtn View | 31 | 2024 | 1980 |
| Green River | 22 | 1984 | 1977 |
| Warbonnet | 14 | 2019 | 1990 |
| Crazy Woman | 13 | 2024 | 1979 |
| Ervay | 12 | 2024 | 1973 |
| Dubois | 11 | 2024 | 1968 |
| Buford | 10 | 2024 | 1974 |
| Fox Park | 10 | 2024 | 1994 |
| Prior Flats | 10 | 2024 | 1991 |
| Crowheart | 9 | 2021 | 1987 |
| Flamin Gorge | 9 | 2024 | 1988 |
| Carter | 9 | 2016 | 2006 |
| Rock Springs 2 | 9 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Patrick Draw | 8 | 1980 | 1976 |
| Meadowdale | 8 | 1995 | 1983 |
| Nowood | 7 | 2024 | 1988 |
| Lysite | 7 | 2024 | 1989 |
| Mayoworth | 7 | 2018 | 1982 |
| Rock Springs | 7 | 2022 | 1977 |
| Mckinnon | 6 | 1986 | 1976 |
| Moose | 6 | 2024 | 1976 |
| Anchor | 6 | 2018 | 2002 |
| Carter 2 | 6 | 2023 | 2017 |
| Fontenelle | 5 | 2024 | 1982 |
Mountain Bluebird Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.