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Wood Thrush Population Trend in Michigan

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Wood Thrush in Michigan has held roughly steady: down 7% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-7%Since 1968
102Routes In State
58Years

Notable Wood Thrush Trends in Michigan

No notable trend signals for Wood Thrush in Michigan. See the full index history below.

Wood Thrush Population Forecast in Michigan

If the recent trend holds, Wood Thrush in Michigan is projected to rise about 24% by 2029 — from 1.7 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.1 (95% range 1.1–3.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±24.6%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+24%Change by 2029
2.1Projected 2029 index
1.1–3.095% range
±24.6%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
20252.11.13.0
20262.11.13.0
20272.11.13.0
20282.11.13.0
20292.11.13.0

Wood Thrush Survey Routes in Michigan

Routes recording Wood Thrush in Michigan.
Barry S.G.A. 22120192013
Barry S.G.A.1320121995
Allegan Wma1220191993
Almena1020151993
Brocky Lake819951995
Hubbard Lake819891973
Isabella720121966
Crystal Fls620241979
Maple Grove620241970
Bear Lake520241967
Scottville520241968
Harrietta520241990
Bergland420221979
Howardsville420241972
Monterey420241978
Remus420241974
Tyre419961967
Hamburg420011981
Betchler Lks420232023
Ontonagon320191967
Gibbs City319821979
Shingleton320241967
Lawrence320241970
Irons319861970
Traverse Cty319921975

Wood Thrush Population Trend in Other States

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