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Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Vermont

Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Vermont has collapsed: down 78% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

-78%Since 1971
15Routes In State
31Years

Notable Ruby-crowned Kinglet Trends in Vermont

long arc declinecomputed index

Ruby-crowned Kinglet has collapsed in Vermont: down 78% on the route-weighted index since 1971.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Vermont is projected to fall about 100% by 2029 — from 0.11 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.00 (95% range 0.00–0.32). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±285.2%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-100%Change by 2029
0.00Projected 2029 index
0.000.3295% range
±285.2%Backtest error
19692029
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
20250.000.000.32
20260.000.000.32
20270.000.000.32
20280.000.000.32
20290.000.000.32

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Vermont.
S Wallingfrd219811970
St Johnsbury220241971
Greensboro219921971
North Pownal119761971
Stratton119751975
Landgrove120021980
East Haven120141969
Northfld Fls119961987
Middlesex120031976
East Calais119871971
Hardwick120101971
Fletcher119851985
Waterville119741974
Grand Isle119691969
Stowe120021994

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Population Trend in Other States

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