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Ruby-throated Hummingbird Population Trend in Minnesota

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Minnesota has surged: up 94% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+94%Since 1969
70Routes In State
57Years

Notable Ruby-throated Hummingbird Trends in Minnesota

long arc increasecomputed index

Ruby-throated Hummingbird has surged in Minnesota: up 94% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Population Forecast in Minnesota

If the recent trend holds, Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Minnesota is projected to rise about 42% by 2029 — from 0.26 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.36 (95% range 0.19–0.53). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±13.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+42%Change by 2029
0.36Projected 2029 index
0.19–0.5395% range
±13.9%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
20250.350.180.52
20260.350.180.52
20270.350.190.52
20280.360.190.53
20290.360.190.53

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Survey Routes in Minnesota

Routes recording Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Minnesota.
Caledonia 2520212018
Pine River420031971
Jordan320222004
Huntley220192015
Tamarac Nwr220231991
Millville220191968
Hart Lake220151979
Floodwood220241970
Island Lake219901971
Sherry Lake220221969
Nett Lake220242014
Lake Bronson220002000
Mahtowa220231993
Blackduck220222005
Chisholm220222022
Money Creek120161967
Chatfield119961986
Hartland120131975
Sherburne Nr120242002
Lakeville119691969
Minnetonka120222000
Arlington120191973
Courtland120122001
Cass Lake120141984
Nebish120181982

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Population Trend in Other States

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