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Wood Thrush Population Trend in Vermont

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Wood Thrush in Vermont has collapsed: down 85% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-85%Since 1968
26Routes In State
58Years

Notable Wood Thrush Trends in Vermont

long arc declinecomputed index

Wood Thrush has collapsed in Vermont: down 85% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Wood Thrush Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Wood Thrush in Vermont is projected to fall about 100% by 2029 — from 2.4 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.00 (95% range 0.00–4.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±100.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-100%Change by 2029
0.00Projected 2029 index
0.00–4.095% range
±100.2%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
20250.000.004.0
20260.000.004.0
20270.000.004.0
20280.000.004.0
20290.000.004.0

Wood Thrush Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Wood Thrush in Vermont.
Hinesburg1919941966
Waterville1819801967
Newbury1020041986
Newbury 2820232005
North Pownal620241966
Landgrove620241966
Northfld Fls620181980
Bristol620181995
Marlboro520241966
Greensboro520241967
W Rutland420231966
Middlesex420241968
Stowe420241988
Gaysville220211966
Post Mills220241966
S Wallingfrd220221966
St Johnsbury220241970
East Calais220241966
Hardwick220241966
Stratton120241966
S Reading120241966
Shaftsbury120241966
East Haven120241966
Fletcher120241968
Colchester120241986

Wood Thrush Population Trend in Other States

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