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

Rock Wren Population Trend in New Mexico

All statesForest birds

Rock Wren in New Mexico has edged up: up 22% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+22%Since 1970
73Routes In State
56Years

Notable Rock Wren Trends in New Mexico

No notable trend signals for Rock Wren in New Mexico. See the full index history below.

Rock Wren Population Forecast in New Mexico

If the recent trend holds, Rock Wren in New Mexico is projected to fall about 26% by 2029 — from 2.5 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.8 (95% range 0.00–4.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±14.7%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-26%Change by 2029
1.8Projected 2029 index
0.00–4.195% range
±14.7%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
20251.90.004.1
20261.90.004.1
20271.90.004.1
20281.80.004.1
20291.80.004.1

Rock Wren Survey Routes in New Mexico

Routes recording Rock Wren in New Mexico.
Nageesi2020241969
Torreon1420241975
Magdalena1320241997
Salt Lake1220012000
Counselor1220241992
Claunch 21220242001
Sabinoso920211980
La Cienega820221968
Carrizozo720241968
Vicks Peak720241992
Variadero620221994
Queen520211993
Cerro Verde520191984
Escondida420241998
Farley320241979
Tucumcari319751975
Claunch320001978
Horse Mtn320211968
Quemado319971995
Pinon320241992
Aztec319881988
Logan320241977
Farmington219871975
Correo219821976
San Antonio219771977

Rock Wren Population Trend in Other States

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