Species · Montana · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Pine Grosbeak Population Trend in Montana

Pine Grosbeak in Montana has declined: down 34% on the route-weighted index since 1983.

-34%Since 1983
19Routes In State
35Years

Notable Pine Grosbeak Trends in Montana

No notable trend signals for Pine Grosbeak in Montana. See the full index history below.

Pine Grosbeak Population Forecast in Montana

If the recent trend holds, Pine Grosbeak in Montana is projected to stay roughly flat through 2028, near 0.05 (95% range 0.00–0.15). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±110.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

n/aChange by 2028
0.05Projected 2028 index
0.000.1595% range
±110.9%Backtest error
19802028
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
20240.050.000.15
20250.050.000.15
20260.050.000.15
20270.050.000.15
20280.050.000.15

Pine Grosbeak Survey Routes in Montana

Routes recording Pine Grosbeak in Montana.
Skalkho-Rye420222001
Logan Pass220191980
Victor220151997
Ninemile220101997
Skalkaho219951993
Libby Dam119881983
Greenough119991999
Elevation Mt120181996
St Regis119911981
Arlee120041986
Woodman120152015
Elliston120172017
Inside Road120091996
Sula120131999
Whitefish Lake120232018
Greenoagh 2120102010
Greenoagh 3120222022
Thompson Riv120192019
Painted Rock120052005

Pine Grosbeak Population Trend in Other States

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