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Species · New Mexico · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Pygmy Nuthatch Population Trend in New Mexico

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Pygmy Nuthatch in New Mexico has surged: up 943% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

+943%Since 1971
22Routes In State
46Years

Notable Pygmy Nuthatch Trends in New Mexico

long arc increasecomputed index

Pygmy Nuthatch has surged in New Mexico: up 943% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

Pygmy Nuthatch Population Forecast in New Mexico

If the recent trend holds, Pygmy Nuthatch in New Mexico is projected to rise about 13% by 2029 — from 1.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.7 (95% range 0.77–2.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±20.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+13%Change by 2029
1.7Projected 2029 index
0.77–2.695% range
±20.3%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
20251.60.672.5
20261.60.692.6
20271.60.722.6
20281.70.742.6
20291.70.772.6

Pygmy Nuthatch Survey Routes in New Mexico

Routes recording Pygmy Nuthatch in New Mexico.
Reserve4020231993
Mt. Taylor 23620242014
Bluewater Lake3220211999
Mt. Taylor2320121993
Angel Fire 21220242005
Angel Fire1220021992
Gallinas1020241992
Cebolla720221973
Cloudcroft520221978
Vallecitos420241994
Emory Pass420241993
Pinon420171992
Pecos320171975
Claunch 2320192004
Fence Lake220171978
Claunch219951978
Ojo Sarco120241968
Horse Mtn120241968
Carrizozo120241978
Dulce120162000
Mcgaffey120231994
Vicks Peak120231993

Pygmy Nuthatch Population Trend in Other States

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