Laurel

Ecosystem Overview

The Laurel ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince George's County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 29 Prince George's County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 29 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Rare2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

+5% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+163% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Cheverly

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% 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 Prince George's County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

+5% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+163% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Cheverly

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 29 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Rare2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

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