Columbia County

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbia County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia County, New York, 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. Compared to nearby Hudson, Columbia County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Columbia County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hudson

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common18 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common14 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common12 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common9 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common8 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common6 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional6 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional6 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Occasional6 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional6 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare6 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare6 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Columbia County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Hudson

Importance: 0.40

6 species

+1567% 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 Columbia County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Columbia County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Hudson

Importance: 0.40

6 species

+1567% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hudson

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common18 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common14 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common12 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common9 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common8 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common6 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional6 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional6 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Occasional6 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional6 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare6 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare6 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare6 obs.

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