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Black-throated Green Warbler Population Trend in Vermont

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Black-throated Green Warbler in Vermont has surged: up 261% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+261%Since 1968TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
26Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
59YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Black-throated Green Warbler Trends in VermontNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

long arc increasecomputed indexTrend sourceWhether the figure is our own computed route-weighted index or an official USGS modeled estimate. The current build labels every trend as computed.Full methodology →

Black-throated Green Warbler has surged in Vermont: up 261% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Black-throated Green Warbler Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Black-throated Green Warbler in Vermont is projected to rise about 10% by 2030 — from 4.2 in 2025 to a central estimate of 4.7 (95% range 2.8–6.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±43.3%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+10%Change by 2030TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
4.7Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
2.8–6.595% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±43.3%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Black-throated Green Warbler in Vermont is projected to rise about 10% by 2030 — from 4.2 in 2025 to a central estimate of 4.7 (95% range 2.8–6.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±43.3%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662030
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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20274.52.66.4
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20304.72.86.5

Black-throated Green Warbler Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Black-throated Green Warbler in Vermont.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Stowe1320241989
Gaysville1120251966
Stratton1020251966
Greensboro920251969
Hardwick820161966
Marlboro720251966
St Johnsbury720251970
Northfld Fls720251980
Middlesex720251968
Landgrove620251966
East Calais620251966
Waterville619801969
Newbury420041987
East Haven320251967
Newbury 2320222005
Fletcher220251983
Bristol219981998
North Pownal120211967
S Reading120241966
Post Mills120251969
Shaftsbury120241967
S Wallingfrd120221967
W Rutland120241974
Hinesburg119901971
Colchester120071988

Black-throated Green Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.