Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata)

Summary

• Status in VT: Increased by 22% (86 to 105 blocks). Greatest increase in Southern Green Mountains.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank S5B
• Other atlases: NY: 2%; PA: -8%
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is within the core of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Unknown.
• Management/Monitoring recommendations:No current recommendations. Potential to regulate populations through harvest limits on wintering grounds.

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

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