Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps)

Summary

• Status in VT: Decreased by 8% (12 to 11 blocks). Decrease in southern portions of the state.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank S2S3B; SSC; SGCN-H
• Other atlases: NY: 47%; PA:  -13%; ON: Slight local increases in several areas.
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is within the core of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Unknown. Potential threats: invasive aquatic plants; mercury accumulation; degradation of aquatic systems.
• Management/Monitoring recommendations:Protection of large marsh ecosystems; maintenance of consistent water levels during breeding season; protection of nest sites from boat wakes; standardized surveys.

First Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (1976-1981)

Species Account

Second Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (2003 – 2007)

Change in Distribution

Links

Vermont eBird

Encyclopedia of Life

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