Albany County

Ecosystem Overview

The Albany County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Albany 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 City of Cohoes, Albany County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Albany County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Cohoes

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common47 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common45 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common41 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common23 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common17 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Common14 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Common13 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common12 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common12 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common11 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common11 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Occasional11 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional10 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional10 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional10 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional9 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional9 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Rare9 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Wood Lily

Rare8 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Albany County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Cohoes

Importance: 0.39

21 species

+376% vs. current

Colonie

Importance: 0.39

15 species

+567% vs. current

Thompsons Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Rensselaer Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Washington Park Lake

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tivoli Lake

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 Albany County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Albany County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Cohoes

Importance: 0.39

21 species

+376% vs. current

Colonie

Importance: 0.39

15 species

+567% vs. current

Thompsons Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Rensselaer Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Washington Park Lake

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tivoli Lake

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Cohoes

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common47 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common45 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common41 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common23 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common17 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Common14 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Common13 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common12 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common12 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common11 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common11 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Occasional11 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional10 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional10 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional10 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional9 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional9 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Rare9 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Wood Lily

Rare8 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare8 obs.

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