Species · Vermont · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Brown Thrasher Population Trend in Vermont

Brown Thrasher in Vermont has collapsed: down 75% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-75%Since 1968
24Routes In State
57Years

Notable Brown Thrasher Trends in Vermont

long arc declinecomputed index

Brown Thrasher has collapsed in Vermont: down 75% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Brown Thrasher Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Brown Thrasher in Vermont is projected to fall about 100% by 2029 — from 0.11 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.00 (95% range 0.00–0.72). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±188.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-100%Change by 2029
0.00Projected 2029 index
0.000.7295% range
±188.3%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
20250.000.000.72
20260.000.000.72
20270.000.000.72
20280.000.000.72
20290.000.000.72

Brown Thrasher Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Brown Thrasher in Vermont.
East Haven320231966
Waterville319801967
Hardwick220111968
Marlboro119911966
North Pownal120091966
Stratton119981973
Landgrove120231966
S Reading120171966
Gaysville120061966
Post Mills120221966
Shaftsbury120231966
S Wallingfrd120191966
W Rutland120191967
St Johnsbury120181970
Northfld Fls119931980
Middlesex119861971
East Calais119981969
Newbury119951995
Greensboro120151968
Fletcher120241968
Hinesburg119921966
Colchester120222013
Grand Isle120241967
Bristol120091996

Brown Thrasher Population Trend in Other States

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