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Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Minnesota

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Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Minnesota has held roughly steady: up 2% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+2%Since 1969
34Routes In State
57Years

Notable Ruby-crowned Kinglet Trends in Minnesota

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

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Forecast in Minnesota

If the recent trend holds, Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Minnesota is projected to rise about 41% by 2029 — from 0.33 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.46 (95% range 0.11–0.81). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±21.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+41%Change by 2029
0.46Projected 2029 index
0.11–0.8195% range
±21.2%Backtest error
19672029
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
20250.460.110.81
20260.460.110.81
20270.460.110.81
20280.460.110.81
20290.460.110.81

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Survey Routes in Minnesota

Routes recording Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Minnesota.
Hovland520221974
Sawbill Camp420241993
Sawbill Lndg320241973
Sherry Lake320181969
Babbitt320231994
Chisholm320242022
Backus219781978
Hart Lake220241967
Bemidji219801979
Crane Lake220221969
Little Fork220231972
Nett Lake220182016
Jordan220221993
Red Lake220241993
Cass Lake120111980
Nebish119951982
Cromwell120241967
Mille Lacs120182013
Evergreen119801980
Lockport120241967
Floodwood120241972
Island Lake119891969
Cohasset119891989
Oklee119881983
Debs120171981

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Other States

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