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Savannah Sparrow Population Trend in Vermont

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Savannah Sparrow in Vermont has held roughly steady: down 5% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-5%Since 1968
25Routes In State
58Years

Notable Savannah Sparrow Trends in Vermont

No notable trend signals for Savannah Sparrow in Vermont. See the full index history below.

Savannah Sparrow Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Savannah Sparrow in Vermont is projected to rise about 17% by 2029 — from 2.7 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.2 (95% range 1.1–5.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±63.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+17%Change by 2029
3.2Projected 2029 index
1.1–5.395% range
±63.5%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
20253.21.15.2
20263.21.15.2
20273.21.15.2
20283.21.15.2
20293.21.15.3

Savannah Sparrow Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Savannah Sparrow in Vermont.
Hinesburg2219941966
Greensboro1620241967
Waterville1019801971
Bristol720181995
Middlesex620241968
St Johnsbury420241970
Northfld Fls420211980
Hardwick420241966
Grand Isle420241967
Stowe420241988
Landgrove320241970
East Haven320241968
Fletcher320241969
North Pownal220111978
Gaysville220211977
Shaftsbury220221976
Stratton120211996
S Reading120241968
Post Mills120191967
S Wallingfrd120121980
W Rutland120231979
East Calais120241966
Newbury120031991
Colchester120211986
Newbury 2120092009

Savannah Sparrow Population Trend in Other States

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