Species · New Mexico · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Virginia's Warbler Population Trend in New Mexico
Virginia's Warbler in New Mexico has increased: up 45% on the route-weighted index since 1970.
+45%Since 1970
23Routes In State
56Years
Notable Virginia's Warbler Trends in New Mexico
No notable trend signals for Virginia's Warbler in New Mexico. See the full index history below.
Virginia's Warbler Population Forecast in New Mexico
If the recent trend holds, Virginia's Warbler in New Mexico is projected to rise about 147% by 2029 — from 0.48 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.2 (95% range 0.39–2.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±95.6%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+147%Change by 2029
1.2Projected 2029 index
0.39–2.095% range
±95.6%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.1 | 0.35 | 1.9 |
| 2026 | 1.2 | 0.36 | 1.9 |
| 2027 | 1.2 | 0.37 | 2.0 |
| 2028 | 1.2 | 0.38 | 2.0 |
| 2029 | 1.2 | 0.39 | 2.0 |
Virginia's Warbler Survey Routes in New Mexico
| Gallinas | 17 | 2021 | 1992 |
| Cebolla | 12 | 2023 | 1973 |
| Angel Fire | 10 | 2002 | 1992 |
| Vallecitos | 6 | 2024 | 1994 |
| Stinking Lk. | 5 | 1999 | 1992 |
| Claunch | 4 | 2000 | 1980 |
| Dulce | 4 | 2024 | 2000 |
| Ojo Sarco | 3 | 2024 | 1968 |
| Capulin | 3 | 1993 | 1993 |
| Vicks Peak | 3 | 2008 | 1996 |
| Emory Pass | 3 | 2024 | 1993 |
| Claunch 2 | 3 | 2024 | 2001 |
| Carrizozo | 2 | 2013 | 1977 |
| Pecos | 1 | 2016 | 1973 |
| Fence Lake | 1 | 2004 | 1977 |
| Angel Fire 2 | 1 | 2024 | 2005 |
| Cloudcroft | 1 | 2024 | 1982 |
| Mt. Taylor 2 | 1 | 2024 | 2014 |
| Mcgaffey | 1 | 2023 | 1997 |
| Mt. Taylor | 1 | 2012 | 1993 |
| Reserve | 1 | 2023 | 1993 |
| Pinon | 1 | 2016 | 1995 |
| Bluewater Lake | 1 | 2015 | 1999 |
Virginia's Warbler Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.