Species · Vermont · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Prairie Warbler Population Trend in Vermont

Prairie Warbler in Vermont has held roughly steady: down 7% on the route-weighted index since 1976.

-7%Since 1976
9Routes In State
23Years

Notable Prairie Warbler Trends in Vermont

No notable trend signals for Prairie Warbler in Vermont. See the full index history below.

Prairie Warbler Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Prairie Warbler in Vermont is projected to rise about 70% by 2028 — from 0.06 in 2023 to a central estimate of 0.10 (95% range 0.01–0.18). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±49.9%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+70%Change by 2028
0.10Projected 2028 index
0.010.1895% range
±49.9%Backtest error
19712028
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
20240.090.000.18
20250.090.000.18
20260.090.000.18
20270.090.000.18
20280.100.010.18

Prairie Warbler Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Prairie Warbler in Vermont.
Marlboro219881988
North Pownal120172017
Stratton120212014
S Reading119721972
Shaftsbury119991976
S Wallingfrd120031999
W Rutland120232023
St Johnsbury119901971
Hinesburg119801980

Prairie Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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