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Eastern Kingbird Population Trend in Vermont

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Eastern Kingbird in Vermont has collapsed: down 79% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-79%Since 1968
26Routes In State
58Years

Notable Eastern Kingbird Trends in Vermont

long arc declinecomputed index

Eastern Kingbird has collapsed in Vermont: down 79% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Eastern Kingbird Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Kingbird in Vermont is projected to fall about 11% by 2029 — from 1.2 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.0 (95% range 0.00–3.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±33.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-11%Change by 2029
1.0Projected 2029 index
0.00–3.695% range
±33.2%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
20251.40.004.0
20261.30.003.9
20271.20.003.8
20281.10.003.7
20291.00.003.6

Eastern Kingbird Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Eastern Kingbird in Vermont.
Hinesburg1019941966
Waterville819801968
Gaysville620211966
W Rutland520241966
Bristol420161995
Grand Isle320241967
S Reading220231968
Post Mills220241966
Shaftsbury220241966
S Wallingfrd220221966
St Johnsbury220231970
East Haven220231966
Newbury220041986
Fletcher220241968
Marlboro120241966
North Pownal120241966
Stratton120211966
Landgrove120241966
Northfld Fls120131980
Middlesex120231968
East Calais120211966
Hardwick120241966
Greensboro120241967
Colchester120241986
Newbury 2120232014

Eastern Kingbird Population Trend in Other States

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