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Scarlet Tanager Population Trend in Maryland

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Scarlet Tanager in Maryland has increased: up 41% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+41%Since 1968
76Routes In State
58Years

Notable Scarlet Tanager Trends in Maryland

No notable trend signals for Scarlet Tanager in Maryland. See the full index history below.

Scarlet Tanager Population Forecast in Maryland

If the recent trend holds, Scarlet Tanager in Maryland is projected to rise about 17% by 2029 — from 6.0 in 2024 to a central estimate of 7.0 (95% range 5.5–8.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±11.6%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+17%Change by 2029
7.0Projected 2029 index
5.5–8.695% range
±11.6%Backtest error
19662029
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
20256.85.38.4
20266.95.48.4
20276.95.48.5
20287.05.48.5
20297.05.58.6

Scarlet Tanager Survey Routes in Maryland

Routes recording Scarlet Tanager in Maryland.
Oldtown3620241970
Green Ridge3220241995
Piney Grove3020241995
Finzel1520241995
Smithsburg1420141967
Potomac Park1220241970
Olney1220241966
Jennings1220241995
Mt Nebo1119911969
Eklo1120181966
Madonna1120222009
Sinepuxent1019781966
Vindex920241966
Davidsnville920241982
Pomfret820241966
Accident820171992
Earlton820242014
Island Creek820241991
Cheltenham720041966
Forest Grove720232011
Floyd620241966
Wolfsville620241966
Steyer620241996
Nottingham620242005
Broomes Isl519961966

Scarlet Tanager Population Trend in Other States

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