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Species · South Dakota · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in South Dakota

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Ruby-crowned Kinglet in South Dakota has surged: up 13× on the route-weighted index since 1975.

13×Since 1975
12Routes In State
50Years

Notable Ruby-crowned Kinglet Trends in South Dakota

long arc increasecomputed index

Ruby-crowned Kinglet has surged in South Dakota: up 13× on the route-weighted index since 1975.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Forecast in South Dakota

If the recent trend holds, Ruby-crowned Kinglet in South Dakota is projected to rise about 154% by 2029 — from 1.6 in 2024 to a central estimate of 4.2 (95% range 0.00–8.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±235.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+154%Change by 2029
4.2Projected 2029 index
0.00–8.895% range
±235.3%Backtest error
19702029
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
20254.00.008.6
20264.00.008.7
20274.10.008.7
20284.10.008.8
20294.20.008.8

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Survey Routes in South Dakota

Routes recording Ruby-crowned Kinglet in South Dakota.
Black Fox5720171992
Hill City5520131996
Long Draw3420241992
Englewood2820211992
Rochford1520181996
Norbeck1320021992
Elk Mountain720041992
Roubaix Lk319911981
Silver City320121993
Custer220241970
Hazelrodt120161992
Lightning Cr120101992

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Other States

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