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Sagebrush Sparrow Population Trend in Utah

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Sagebrush Sparrow in Utah has declined: down 36% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-36%Since 1970
79Routes In State
56Years

Notable Sagebrush Sparrow Trends in Utah

No notable trend signals for Sagebrush Sparrow in Utah. See the full index history below.

Sagebrush Sparrow Population Forecast in Utah

If the recent trend holds, Sagebrush Sparrow in Utah is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 3.3 (95% range 0.00–7.7). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±36.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-5%Change by 2029
3.3Projected 2029 index
0.00–7.795% range
±36.8%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
20253.30.007.7
20263.30.007.7
20273.30.007.7
20283.30.007.7
20293.30.007.7

Sagebrush Sparrow Survey Routes in Utah

Routes recording Sagebrush Sparrow in Utah.
Iron Springs 24620242024
Jensen3120241992
Indian Peak3020211992
Gilson Butte2920041993
Delta2820241993
Canyon Rims2820241998
Hyrum2419751975
Blanding2020241987
Willow Creek1720241986
Wah Wah1720041989
Bonanza1420141992
Hill Creek1319951994
Glen Canyon1220241993
Grouse Creek1120101986
Iron Springs1020231979
Moon Lake1020031993
Lake Powell1020091993
Gilson Butte 21020182006
Wendover920111969
Fish Lake Nf820131992
Beryl820241987
Peplin Mountain820241999
Hanksville620161991
Notom620211991
Book Ridge520192016

Sagebrush Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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