Maryland

Ecosystem Overview

The Maryland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 taxonomic genera. Located in Maryland, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #23 for species diversity among 251 Maryland natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 251 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 251 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Baltimore

0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common901 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common793 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common704 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common689 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common561 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common529 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common517 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common484 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common470 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common461 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common446 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional442 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional437 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional431 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional408 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional397 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional393 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Rare387 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare386 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare378 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Baltimore

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Annapolis

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.46

96 species

+4% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Baltimore County

Importance: 0.45

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 Maryland.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Baltimore

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Annapolis

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.46

96 species

+4% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Baltimore County

Importance: 0.45

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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 251 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 251 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Baltimore

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common901 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common793 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common704 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common689 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common561 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common529 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common517 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common484 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common470 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common461 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common446 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional442 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional437 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional431 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional408 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional397 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional393 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Rare387 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare386 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare378 obs.

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