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

Red Crossbill Population Trend in New York

Red Crossbill in New York has held roughly steady: down 4% on the route-weighted index since 1974.

-4%Since 1974
27Routes In State
32Years

Notable Red Crossbill Trends in New York

No notable trend signals for Red Crossbill in New York. See the full index history below.

Red Crossbill Population Forecast in New York

If the recent trend holds, Red Crossbill in New York is projected to fall about 55% by 2027 — from 0.18 in 2022 to a central estimate of 0.08 (95% range 0.00–0.19). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±132%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-55%Change by 2027
0.08Projected 2027 index
0.000.1995% range
±132%Backtest error
19692027
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
20230.080.000.19
20240.080.000.19
20250.080.000.19
20260.080.000.19
20270.080.000.19

Red Crossbill Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording Red Crossbill in New York.
Newcomb1420071974
Underwood819831983
Swain 2720222022
Mckeever520121980
Warrensburg519691969
Hamburg419731973
Duanesburg319731973
Dryden320222021
Penfield319731973
Dexter Lake319691969
Phillips Cr219991994
Swain220041985
Randolph219731973
Cicero Ctr219821982
St Regis Fls220111986
Pulaski219771977
Highmarket220162016
N Wilmurt219961976
Inlet220172009
Mcdonough120172017
Cherry Hill119731973
Blue Ridge N119971997
Old Forge119781978
Blue Ridge S119871987
Speculator119871987

Red Crossbill Population Trend in Other States

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