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Pine Siskin Population Trend in Montana

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Pine Siskin in Montana has edged down: down 18% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-18%Since 1970
66Routes In State
56Years

Notable Pine Siskin Trends in Montana

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

Pine Siskin Population Forecast in Montana

If the recent trend holds, Pine Siskin in Montana is projected to fall about 47% by 2029 — from 10 in 2024 to a central estimate of 5.4 (95% range 0.00–11). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±44.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-47%Change by 2029
5.4Projected 2029 index
0.00–1195% range
±44.9%Backtest error
19682029
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
20255.60.0012
20265.50.0012
20275.50.0012
20285.40.0012
20295.40.0011

Pine Siskin Survey Routes in Montana

Routes recording Pine Siskin in Montana.
Fish Creek11520241995
Hebgen Lake9220242017
Libby Dam7820241979
Chestnut4920241968
Red Rock4720241974
Woodman4420241968
Pryor Mtn.4020241995
Thompson Riv3920241993
St Regis3420241977
Arlee3320241968
Logan Pass2820241980
Whitefish Lake2820242016
Ninemile2620241993
Wise River2620241993
Cramer Creek2520191994
Threemile Wa2420241994
Clinton2320241972
Sula1820241977
Greenoagh 21720112005
St. Mary 21620242009
East Glacier Park1520242015
Painted Rock1520221992
Swan Lake1420242015
Sunburst1319961996
Elevation Mt1320241994

Pine Siskin Population Trend in Other States

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