Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)

Summary

• Status in VT: Decreased by 26% (19 to 14 blocks). Greatest decreases in Southern Green Mountains and Taconic Mountains.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank S3B; S3N
• Other atlases: NY: 13%; PA: 280%; ON: increased
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is within the core of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Logging of mature forest stands, particularly removal of coniferous roosting trees; highly nomadic species that produces more young during high mast years.
• Management/Monitoring recommendations:Erection of nest boxes; targeted surveys to more accurately track status.

First Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (1976-1981)

Species Account

Second Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (2003 – 2007)

Change in Distribution

Links

Vermont eBird

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