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

White-breasted Nuthatch Population Trend in New Mexico

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White-breasted Nuthatch in New Mexico has surged: up 272% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

+272%Since 1971
32Routes In State
55Years

Notable White-breasted Nuthatch Trends in New Mexico

long arc increasecomputed index

White-breasted Nuthatch has surged in New Mexico: up 272% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

White-breasted Nuthatch Population Forecast in New Mexico

If the recent trend holds, White-breasted Nuthatch in New Mexico is projected to rise about 62% by 2029 — from 0.87 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.4 (95% range 0.78–2.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±33.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+62%Change by 2029
1.4Projected 2029 index
0.78–2.095% range
±33.1%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
20251.30.712.0
20261.40.722.0
20271.40.742.0
20281.40.762.0
20291.40.782.0

White-breasted Nuthatch Survey Routes in New Mexico

Routes recording White-breasted Nuthatch in New Mexico.
Reserve3320231993
Mt. Taylor 21120242014
Bluewater Lake720211999
Stinking Lk.619991994
Angel Fire620021992
Gallinas620241992
Emory Pass620241993
Fence Lake420241975
Cloudcroft420241975
Vallecitos420241994
Cebolla320231973
Pecos320171973
Mt. Taylor320121993
Ojo Sarco220231968
Claunch220001980
Mcgaffey220231994
Grenville119921992
Horse Spgs120221978
Horse Mtn120231968
Carrizozo120241977
Dulce120232000
Angel Fire 2120242005
Magdalena120032003
Counselor120242001
Mountainair120161994

White-breasted Nuthatch Population Trend in Other States

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