Summary

  • Status in VT: Declined by 4% (165 to 158 blocks). Greatest loss in the Northeastern Highlands.
  • Data from other research: No additional data in VT.
  • Conservation status: State rank S4B
  • Other atlases: NY: -6%; PA: -7%; MD: -3%; ON: -10%
  • VT’s role in North American range: VT is within the core of the range.
  • Causes of change since first Atlas: Riparian nesting habitat subject to loss or degradation resulting from channelization, river bank stabilization, and recreational use.
  • Management/Monitoring recommendations:Protection of riparian habitat.

Population Trends

Belted Kingfisher graph

First Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (1976-1981)

Species Account

Second Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (2003 – 2007)

Belted Kingfisher Map 1 Belted Kingfisher Table 1 Belted Kingfisher Table 2

Change in Distribution

mapkey Belted Kingfisher Map 2 Belted Kingfisher Table 3

Links

Vermont eBird

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