Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)

Summary

• Status in VT: Increased by 69% (28 to 81 blocks). Greatest increase in Taconic Mountains.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank S3B, S3N
• Other atlases: NY: 68%; MD: 50%; ON: 68%; PA:-18%
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is within the core of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Population continues to rebound due to: protection from shooting, banning of some pesticides, well-stocked feeders.
• Management/Monitoring recommendations:No current recommendations.

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

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