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

Song Sparrow Population Trend in New York

All statesGeneralists

Song Sparrow in New York has held roughly steady: down 5% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-5%Since 1968
129Routes In State
58Years

Notable Song Sparrow Trends in New York

No notable trend signals for Song Sparrow in New York. See the full index history below.

Song Sparrow Population Forecast in New York

If the recent trend holds, Song Sparrow in New York is projected to fall about 31% by 2029 — from 43 in 2024 to a central estimate of 30 (95% range 22–37). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±27.7%, with 0% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-31%Change by 2029
30Projected 2029 index
22–3795% range
±27.7%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
2025302338
2026302338
2027302237
2028302237
2029302237

Song Sparrow Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording Song Sparrow in New York.
Orleans13520241967
Churchville9320241968
Macdougall9020241969
Nashville8420181967
Cattaraugus7920191967
Manorville7720241966
Naples7120241966
North Easton6620241967
Cayuga6520241969
Castile6520241967
Argyle6420241968
Sheridan6320241966
S Berne 26320242014
Oriskany Fls5920241967
Dryden5920241966
Rushville5920241968
Branchport5620241967
Ogdensburg5620241979
Watertown5420121967
Alder Creek5420041968
Cicero Ctr5320241966
Mt Morris5220241967
E Youngstown5120231966
Jones Beach4820131966
Pulaski4720241967

Song Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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