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Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Vermont

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Golden-crowned Kinglet in Vermont has surged: up 186% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+186%Since 1970
19Routes In State
47Years

Notable Golden-crowned Kinglet Trends in Vermont

long arc increasecomputed index

Golden-crowned Kinglet has surged in Vermont: up 186% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Golden-crowned Kinglet in Vermont is projected to fall about 35% by 2029 — from 0.56 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.36 (95% range 0.00–1.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±115.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-35%Change by 2029
0.36Projected 2029 index
0.00–1.195% range
±115.1%Backtest error
19682029
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
20250.370.001.1
20260.370.001.1
20270.370.001.1
20280.360.001.1
20290.360.001.1

Golden-crowned Kinglet Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Golden-crowned Kinglet in Vermont.
Gaysville620091988
Stratton320241991
Northfld Fls320181980
Middlesex320241969
Greensboro319971968
Stowe320221988
Marlboro120212021
Landgrove120241980
S Reading119701969
Post Mills119891989
S Wallingfrd119691969
St Johnsbury120241970
East Haven120241980
East Calais120241980
Newbury120001987
Hardwick120161980
Fletcher120111990
Grand Isle119911985
Newbury 2120222005

Golden-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Other States

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