Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)

Summary

• Status in VT: Decreased by 26% (42 to 31 blocks). Greatest decrease in Northeastern Highlands and Taconic Mountains.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank S4B
• Other atlases: NY: 10%; PA: 20%; MD 3%
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is in the northeastern corner of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Succession of fallow, shrub-dominated land into forest.
• Management/Monitoring recommendations:No current recommendations.

Population Trends

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

All About Birds