Species · Wisconsin · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Rose-breasted Grosbeak Population Trend in Wisconsin

Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Wisconsin has held roughly steady: up 7% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+7%Since 1968
98Routes In State
58Years

Notable Rose-breasted Grosbeak Trends in Wisconsin

No notable trend signals for Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Wisconsin. See the full index history below.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak Population Forecast in Wisconsin

If the recent trend holds, Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Wisconsin is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 6.8 (95% range 4.8–8.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±3.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+0%Change by 2029
6.8Projected 2029 index
4.88.895% range
±3.5%Backtest error
19662029
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
20256.94.98.9
20266.94.98.9
20276.84.88.8
20286.84.88.8
20296.84.88.8

Rose-breasted Grosbeak Survey Routes in Wisconsin

Routes recording Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Wisconsin.
Popple River2720241966
Gilman2120241966
Weyerhauser1920241966
Holway1919891967
Saxeville1920241966
Viroqua1520241966
Cavour1520241998
Grand View1320241966
Amberg1320241980
N Freedom1320241966
Mellen1320241998
Merrill1220241966
Wausaukee1220241980
Land O' Lakes 21220242018
Conover1220241998
Gresham1220241998
Loraine1120211966
N Andover1120241971
Wiota1120241966
Rib Lake1020241966
Esdaile1020241966
Hatfield1019981970
Prairie Du Chien1020241998
Iron River920241967
Couderay920191969

Rose-breasted Grosbeak Population Trend in Other States

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