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Downy Woodpecker Population Trend in Vermont

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Downy Woodpecker in Vermont has declined: down 36% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-36%Since 1968
26Routes In State
58Years

Notable Downy Woodpecker Trends in Vermont

No notable trend signals for Downy Woodpecker in Vermont. See the full index history below.

Downy Woodpecker Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Downy Woodpecker in Vermont is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 1.4 (95% range 0.26–2.5). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±62.4%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-6%Change by 2029
1.4Projected 2029 index
0.26–2.595% range
±62.4%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
20251.40.292.5
20261.40.282.5
20271.40.282.5
20281.40.272.5
20291.40.262.5

Downy Woodpecker Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Downy Woodpecker in Vermont.
Hinesburg619941966
Hardwick420241967
Marlboro320241966
Landgrove320241969
S Reading320241966
St Johnsbury320131970
Northfld Fls320211980
Stratton220231966
Post Mills220241966
Shaftsbury220241966
S Wallingfrd220221966
W Rutland220241966
Newbury220041987
Fletcher220241970
Stowe220241988
Bristol220181995
North Pownal120221967
Gaysville120211978
East Haven120241966
Middlesex120231969
East Calais120241966
Greensboro120151967
Waterville119691967
Colchester120241987
Grand Isle120231969

Downy Woodpecker Population Trend in Other States

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