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Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Michigan

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Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Michigan has held roughly steady: up 1% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

+1%Since 1971
35Routes In State
55Years

Notable Ruby-crowned Kinglet Trends in Michigan

No notable trend signals for Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Michigan. See the full index history below.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Forecast in Michigan

If the recent trend holds, Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Michigan is projected to rise about 17% by 2029 — from 0.15 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.17 (95% range 0.00–0.47). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±55.6%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+17%Change by 2029
0.17Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.4795% range
±55.6%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
20250.180.000.48
20260.180.000.48
20270.180.000.47
20280.180.000.47
20290.170.000.47

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Survey Routes in Michigan

Routes recording Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Michigan.
Seney Nwr720191993
Cluster Lakes420092006
Ontonagon320192014
Marenisco220191986
Herman220221983
Gibbs City220241982
Creighton220151978
Imp Lake220191992
Bergland120191987
Bootjack119951995
Ned Lake120241994
Crystal Fls120241984
Maple Grove120191968
Ishpeming120231980
Brocky Lake120241980
Wilson120041983
Cunard120211974
Shingleton120221977
Isabella119961974
Betchler Lks120211992
Sidnaw120131995
Scott'S Marsh120092008
Ensign120092009
Muskallonge120231968
Tahquamenon120241974

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Other States

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