Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea)

Summary

• Status in VT: Overall, decreased by 2% (168 to 165 blocks). Greatest increase in Northeastern Highlands.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank S5B
• Other atlases: MD: slight decrease; ON: slight increase; NY and PA: no notable change
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is within the core of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Minimal change.
• Management/Monitoring recommendations: Maintain large tracts of mature forest.

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