Wellington

Ecosystem Overview

The Wellington ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Palm Beach County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 20% more documented species, Wellington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 27 Palm Beach County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 27 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. West Palm Beach

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common5 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common4 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Common3 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common3 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Occasional3 obs.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Occasional3 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional2 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare2 obs.

Miathyria marcella

Hyacinth Glider

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Palm Beach County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

West Palm Beach

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-20% vs. current

Palm Beach County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-20% vs. current

Palm Beach

Importance: 0.46

24 species

+233% vs. current

Jupiter

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-20% vs. current

Delray Beach

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-20% vs. current

Boynton Beach

Importance: 0.41

73 species

+10% vs. current

Lake Worth

Importance: 0.41

59 species

+36% vs. current

Palm Beach Gardens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-20% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Palm Beach County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Palm Beach County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

West Palm Beach

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-20% vs. current

Palm Beach County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-20% vs. current

Palm Beach

Importance: 0.46

24 species

+233% vs. current

Jupiter

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-20% vs. current

Delray Beach

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-20% vs. current

Boynton Beach

Importance: 0.41

73 species

+10% vs. current

Lake Worth

Importance: 0.41

59 species

+36% vs. current

Palm Beach Gardens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-20% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 27 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. West Palm Beach

-20% species diversity

Hyacinth Glider

Rare2 obs.

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