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American Goldfinch Population Trend in Vermont

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American Goldfinch in Vermont has declined: down 44% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-44%Since 1968
26Routes In State
58Years

Notable American Goldfinch Trends in Vermont

No notable trend signals for American Goldfinch in Vermont. See the full index history below.

American Goldfinch Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, American Goldfinch in Vermont is projected to fall about 27% by 2029 — from 14 in 2024 to a central estimate of 9.9 (95% range 2.4–17). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±16%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-27%Change by 2029
9.9Projected 2029 index
2.4–1795% range
±16%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
2025103.018
2026102.918
2027102.718
2028102.618
20299.92.417

American Goldfinch Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording American Goldfinch in Vermont.
East Haven2820241966
S Wallingfrd2720221966
Landgrove2520241966
W Rutland2420241966
Hinesburg2219941966
Stowe2120241988
East Calais1920241966
St Johnsbury1820241970
Hardwick1720241966
Newbury 21520232005
Bristol1520181995
Middlesex1420241968
Colchester1320241986
Marlboro1220241966
Shaftsbury1220241966
Post Mills1120241966
Fletcher920241968
Waterville919801967
Stratton820241966
S Reading620231966
Greensboro620241967
Grand Isle420241967
North Pownal320241966
Northfld Fls320211980
Gaysville220211966

American Goldfinch Population Trend in Other States

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