Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis)

Summary

• Status in VT: Decreased by 50% (2 to 1 block). Decrease in Northeastern Highlands.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank S1; E; SGCN-H
• Other atlases: NY: -50%; ON: no sig. change
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is at the southeastern edge of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Habitat loss; extirpation of populations in small patches of habitat.
• Management/Monitoring recommendations:Restore subpopulations to formerly occupied habitats using stock from core populations; follow habitat management guidelines for suitable Spruce Grouse habitat.

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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