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Pine Siskin Population Trend in New Mexico

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Pine Siskin in New Mexico has declined: down 34% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-34%Since 1970TrendPercent 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 →
27Routes 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 →
56YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Pine Siskin Trends in New MexicoNotable 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 Pine Siskin in New Mexico. See the full index history below.

Pine Siskin Population Forecast in New Mexico

If the recent trend holds, Pine Siskin in New Mexico is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 1.2 (95% range 0.00–2.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±37.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-8%Change by 2029TrendPercent 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 →
1.2Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.00–2.995% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±37.2%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Pine Siskin in New Mexico is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 1.2 (95% range 0.00–2.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±37.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.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 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
20251.20.002.9
20261.20.002.9
20271.20.002.9
20281.20.002.9
20291.20.002.9

Pine Siskin Survey Routes in New Mexico

Routes recording Pine Siskin in New Mexico.
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 →
Cloudcroft2920241981
Angel Fire1820021992
Mt. Taylor1320121993
Mt. Taylor 21220242014
Ojo Sarco820241968
Stinking Lk.619971992
Cebolla520221973
Gallinas520241992
Pecos320171973
Crownpoint219691969
Claunch219981977
Horse Mtn219731973
Angel Fire 2220242005
Emory Pass220182002
Grenville119991999
La Cienega119701970
Fence Lake120182016
Valencia119961992
Horse Spgs120182008
Shiprock120101999
Mcgaffey120071994
Vallecitos120241994
Reserve120211993
Pinon120091992
Bluewater Lake120191999

Pine Siskin Population Trend in Other States

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