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Ovenbird Population Trend in Wisconsin

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Ovenbird in Wisconsin has surged: up 83% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+83%Since 1968
91Routes In State
58Years

Notable Ovenbird Trends in Wisconsin

long arc increasecomputed index

Ovenbird has surged in Wisconsin: up 83% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Ovenbird Population Forecast in Wisconsin

If the recent trend holds, Ovenbird in Wisconsin is projected to rise about 21% by 2029 — from 18 in 2024 to a central estimate of 22 (95% range 18–26). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±16.6%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+21%Change by 2029
22Projected 2029 index
18–2695% range
±16.6%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
2025211725
2026211825
2027211825
2028221825
2029221826

Ovenbird Survey Routes in Wisconsin

Routes recording Ovenbird in Wisconsin.
Mellen12420241998
Weirgor Springs7520241999
Cavour6720241998
Bayfield6620241967
Grand View6320241966
Hatfield6319981970
Shanagolden6220241966
Conover6220241998
Flambeau6220241998
Popple River5720241966
Amberg5420241980
Montreal5120241968
Land O' Lakes 25020242017
Union Twp4820241966
Couderay4820191969
Mcnaughton4820241966
Amnicon Falls4720241998
Irma4420241967
Land O Lakes4220161967
Pigeon Creek4020241999
Cadott3920241966
Eagle River3820241966
Mather3820231966
Wausaukee3720241980
Iron River3520241967

Ovenbird Population Trend in Other States

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