Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis)

Summary

• Status in VT: Decreased by 8% (96 to 88 blocks). Greatest decrease in Southern Vermont Piedmont. Decrease somewhat offset by increases in Taconic Mountains and Vermont Valley.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank S4S5B
• Other atlases: NY: 4%; PA: -29%; ON: 12%
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is within the core of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Loss of critical wintering habitat (?).
• 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