Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)

Summary

• Status in VT: Increased by 15% (113 to 130 blocks). Greatest increase in Southern Vermont Piedmont.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank S5B
• Other atlases: PA: 26%
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is within the core of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Uses a diversity of grassland habitats; high survival rates; persistent (females re-nest on day 1 following mowing).
• Management/Monitoring recommendations: The Grassland Reserve Program provides guidelines for private landowners to manage for grassland birds.

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