Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

Summary

• Status in VT: Decreased by 2% (177 to 174 blocks). Greatest decrease in Northeastern Highlands.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank S5B
• Other atlases: NY: -2%; PA: -1%; MD: 2%; ON: -22%
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is in the southeastern edge of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Forest succession (?).
• 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