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Painted Bunting Population Trend in Missouri

All statesGeneralists

Painted Bunting in Missouri has edged down: down 13% on the route-weighted index since 2005.

-13%Since 2005TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
6Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
12YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Painted Bunting Trends in MissouriNotable 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 Painted Bunting in Missouri. See the full index history below.

Painted Bunting Survey Routes in Missouri

Routes recording Painted Bunting in Missouri.
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 →
Rueter220222022
Pulaski220172017
Cassville120132003
Rueter 2120242023
Handley120082008
Diamond120172017

Painted Bunting Population Trend in Other States

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