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Gray Catbird Population Trend in Vermont

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Gray Catbird in Vermont has edged up: up 11% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+11%Since 1968
26Routes In State
58Years

Notable Gray Catbird Trends in Vermont

No notable trend signals for Gray Catbird in Vermont. See the full index history below.

Gray Catbird Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Gray Catbird in Vermont is projected to fall about 24% by 2029 — from 8.7 in 2024 to a central estimate of 6.6 (95% range 4.3–8.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±25.6%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-24%Change by 2029
6.6Projected 2029 index
4.3–8.995% range
±25.6%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
20256.74.49.0
20266.74.49.0
20276.74.39.0
20286.64.38.9
20296.64.38.9

Gray Catbird Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Gray Catbird in Vermont.
Shaftsbury2720241966
North Pownal1720241966
W Rutland1720241966
Fletcher1320241968
Bristol1320181995
Northfld Fls1120211980
Middlesex1120241968
Marlboro1020241966
Gaysville1020211966
S Wallingfrd1020221966
Landgrove920241966
Hinesburg819941966
Post Mills720241966
St Johnsbury720241970
East Calais720241966
Hardwick720241966
Stratton620241966
S Reading620241966
East Haven620241966
Waterville419801967
Newbury 2420222008
Stowe420231988
Colchester320241986
Greensboro220241967
Newbury120041986

Gray Catbird Population Trend in Other States

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