Species · Vermont · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Rose-breasted Grosbeak Population Trend in Vermont
Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Vermont has declined: down 48% on the route-weighted index since 1968.
-48%Since 1968
26Routes In State
58Years
Notable Rose-breasted Grosbeak Trends in Vermont
No notable trend signals for Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Vermont. See the full index history below.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak Population Forecast in Vermont
If the recent trend holds, Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Vermont is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 1.3 (95% range 0.00–4.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±105.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-3%Change by 2029
1.3Projected 2029 index
0.00–4.195% range
±105.9%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.5 | 0.00 | 4.3 |
| 2026 | 1.5 | 0.00 | 4.2 |
| 2027 | 1.4 | 0.00 | 4.2 |
| 2028 | 1.3 | 0.00 | 4.1 |
| 2029 | 1.3 | 0.00 | 4.1 |
Rose-breasted Grosbeak Survey Routes in Vermont
| Waterville | 7 | 1980 | 1969 |
| Newbury | 5 | 2004 | 1986 |
| Fletcher | 4 | 2024 | 1968 |
| Hinesburg | 4 | 1994 | 1966 |
| Bristol | 4 | 2018 | 1995 |
| Gaysville | 3 | 2019 | 1966 |
| Shaftsbury | 3 | 2024 | 1966 |
| S Wallingfrd | 3 | 2022 | 1966 |
| Marlboro | 2 | 2024 | 1966 |
| Landgrove | 2 | 2024 | 1966 |
| W Rutland | 2 | 2024 | 1967 |
| St Johnsbury | 2 | 2024 | 1971 |
| East Haven | 2 | 2024 | 1968 |
| East Calais | 2 | 2023 | 1967 |
| Greensboro | 2 | 2024 | 1970 |
| Newbury 2 | 2 | 2023 | 2005 |
| Stowe | 2 | 2024 | 1988 |
| North Pownal | 1 | 2018 | 1966 |
| Stratton | 1 | 2018 | 1966 |
| S Reading | 1 | 2024 | 1968 |
| Post Mills | 1 | 2022 | 1967 |
| Northfld Fls | 1 | 2021 | 1980 |
| Middlesex | 1 | 2023 | 1968 |
| Hardwick | 1 | 2016 | 1968 |
| Colchester | 1 | 2024 | 1986 |
Rose-breasted Grosbeak Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.