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

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in New Mexico

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Ruby-crowned Kinglet in New Mexico has risen sharply: up 53% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

+53%Since 1971
14Routes In State
54Years

Notable Ruby-crowned Kinglet Trends in New Mexico

long arc increasecomputed index

Ruby-crowned Kinglet has risen sharply in New Mexico: up 53% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Forecast in New Mexico

If the recent trend holds, Ruby-crowned Kinglet in New Mexico is projected to rise about 147% by 2029 — from 0.26 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.65 (95% range 0.20–1.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±58.4%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+147%Change by 2029
0.65Projected 2029 index
0.20–1.195% range
±58.4%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
20250.620.171.1
20260.630.181.1
20270.630.191.1
20280.640.191.1
20290.650.201.1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Survey Routes in New Mexico

Routes recording Ruby-crowned Kinglet in New Mexico.
Cebolla1220221973
Mt. Taylor1020121997
Bluewater Lake920191999
Angel Fire520021992
Vallecitos520241994
Mt. Taylor 2420242014
Cloudcroft220241982
Ojo Sarco120231968
Angel Fire 2120242005
Emory Pass120001997
Gallinas120142014
Horse Mtn119971992
Claunch 2120142001
Mcgaffey119951995

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Other States

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