Hialeah

Ecosystem Overview

The Hialeah ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Miami nearby has 69% more documented species, Hialeah offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 39 Miami-Dade County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 39 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Phoenicopterus ruber

American flamingo

Very Common9 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Very Common4 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Anolis distichus

Bark anole

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Buteo brachyurus

Short-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.

Cyperus croceus

Baldwin's Flatsedge

Rare1 obs.

Cyperus ligularis

swamp flat sedge

Rare1 obs.

Fuirena breviseta

saltmarsh umbrella sedge

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Miami-Dade County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-69% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-69% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-69% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

-39% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-69% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-51% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+138% vs. current

Opa-locka

Importance: 0.42

12 species

+158% 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 Miami-Dade County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Miami-Dade County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-69% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-69% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-69% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

-39% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-69% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-51% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+138% vs. current

Opa-locka

Importance: 0.42

12 species

+158% 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 39 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Phoenicopterus ruber

American flamingo

Very Common9 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Very Common4 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Anolis distichus

Bark anole

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Buteo brachyurus

Short-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.

Cyperus croceus

Baldwin's Flatsedge

Rare1 obs.

Cyperus ligularis

swamp flat sedge

Rare1 obs.

Fuirena breviseta

saltmarsh umbrella sedge

Rare1 obs.

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